Accidental Death of an Anarchist Act One Quiz

When Inspector Bertozzo read from the Maniac's business card about Professor Antonio Rabbi, psychiatrist, the Maniac chides him for being an idiot about what?

• not knowing the current rates that psychiatrists charge

• grammar

• madness

• attending the University of Padova

Which character seems to know the most about Italian law?

• Inspector Bertozzo

• Constable

• Sports Jacket

• Maniac

What two things does the Maniac rehearse before pretending to be first counsel to the High Court investigating the death of the anarchist?

• his voice and his attire

• his voice and his walk

• his walk and his attire

• his stare and his walk

What is ironic about the coat and the hat from Inspector Bertozzo's office?

• They belong to the dead anarchist.

• They belong to the Maniac.

• The Maniac steals them right in front of Inspector Bertozzo from his office inside police headquarters.

• They are brand new and stand out amongst all the old furniture.

What do the police records show regarding the Maniac's history? He has impersonated all of the following EXCEPT:

• lawyer

• psychiatrist

• university lecturer

• pope

What is the Maniac's justification for his "crimes" in Act 1, Scene 1?

• dementia

• irregular diet

• histrionomania

• abusive childhood

In what city does the play take place?

• New York City

• Paris

• Rome

• Milan

From what floor did the Anarchist fall to his death?

• first floor

• second floor

• third floor

• fourth floor

How many times has the Maniac been convicted?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

The Maniac persuades the Superintendent and the Constable to do what by saying "the people would be happy to forgive all your cretinous blunders if they could only see two decent human beings behind it all--two policemen who, just for once, allowed their hearts to rule their heads, and agreed to ..."

• "dance the tarantella!"

• "sing the anarchist's favourite song with him... just to make him happy."

• "share a drink and toast to a better future."

• "let an innocent man go free."