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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concern does Shadow have about Trock in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He thinks Trock is losing his mind.
(b) He is concerned about Trock's health.
(c) He fears Trock will shoot him.
(d) He fears shouting will land Trock back in prison.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Trock threaten to do to anyone who listens in on his conversation?
(a) Stab them.
(b) Shoot them through the door.
(c) Throw them out the window.
(d) Call the police.

3. What belief does Trock have about the local authorities?
(a) They are all liars.
(b) Only those who can be bribed can be trusted.
(c) They want him back in prison.
(d) He no longer cares about authority.

4. What are the two girls in Act 1, Scene 3 discussing as they pass the Tramp?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) Lucia's music.
(c) The murder trial.
(d) The cost of apples.

5. Based on Trock's speech and mannerisms, how does he appear to be feeling in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Confused.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Unhappy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mio's purpose in life?

2. What does Mio believe the police know about his father?

3. What explanation does Trock give for returning to the area?

4. Who is Judge Gaunt?

5. How does Miriamne know about the letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mio murdered?

2. How does Judge Gaunt react to Mio's death threat in the beginning of Act 2?

3. What "business" does Mio have to take care of at the end of Act 1?

4. In Act 2, what delusion does Mio join in with the judge?

5. Describe Trock.

6. What is Mio's personal philosophy about faith?

7. Why does Carr whistle "Star Spangled Banner" as he exits in Act 1, Scene 3?

8. What is Mio's opinion of his father's trial?

9. Why doesn't the Policeman find Shadow's body in Act 2?

10. Why does Mio pray for Esdras in Act 3?

(see the answer keys)

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