You probably thought Timon’s generosity was a virtue, not a stupid failure to look ahead. But this Timon Of Athens Act 1 Quiz will test you on whether you noticed the subtle warnings the Poet and Painter dropped during the first feast. Remember the first signs of Athenian greed before the gold runs out?
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Timon Of Athens Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 1 of Timon of Athens take place?
- Who is the wealthy and generous nobleman central to the play?
- What is Timon best known for at the beginning of the play?
- Who warns Timon about the dangers of excessive giving?
- Who is Timon’s loyal steward?
- What type of person is Apemantus known to be?
- What event begins Act 1?
- Who is Lucilius in Act 1?
- Why does Timon help Lucilius?
- Who defends Lucilius’ worth to the old Athenian?
- How does Timon respond to the old Athenian’s anger?
- What does Ventidius owe Timon?
- What does Timon do when Ventidius is imprisoned for debt?
- What kind of men surround Timon early in the play?
- How does Apemantus behave at Timon’s feast?
- What does Apemantus say about Timon’s guests?
- Who provides comic cynicism in Act 1?
- Who shows real concern for Timon’s finances?
- What is Flavius’ main worry?
- What does Timon’s feast symbolize in Act 1?
- What gift does Timon receive from a poet?
- What is the painter’s gift to Timon?
- What does the Jeweller present to Timon?
- How does Timon treat the gifts he receives?
- What does Timon give to his friends after the feast?
- How does Apemantus describe Timon’s generosity?
- What does Flavius fear about Timon’s future?
- Who says “I am misanthropos, and hate mankind”?
- What theme begins to emerge strongly in Act 1?
- What tone dominates Timon’s attitude in Act 1?