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Timon Of Athens Act 1 Quiz

Who defends Lucilius’ worth to the old Athenian?

Ventidius

Flavius

Apemantus

Timon

None

What is Timon best known for at the beginning of the play?

His generosity

His wisdom

His poetry

His military service

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What event begins Act 1?

A celebration in honor of Alcibiades

A public debate in Athens

A trial before the Senate

A gathering of artists and lords at Timon’s house

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What is the painter’s gift to Timon?

A gold cup

A portrait

A book

A robe

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What is Flavius’ main worry?

Athens’ politics

Timon’s reckless spending

Ventidius’ imprisonment

Apemantus’ cynicism

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What gift does Timon receive from a poet?

A sculpture

A crown

A portrait

A flattering poem

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Why does Timon help Lucilius?

To test loyalty

To secure his marriage

To gain political favor

To repay a debt

None

Who is the wealthy and generous nobleman central to the play?

Flavius

Alcibiades

Apemantus

Timon

None

How does Apemantus behave at Timon’s feast?

He mocks everyone

He stays silent

He praises Timon

He sings songs

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Who warns Timon about the dangers of excessive giving?

Apemantus

Lucilius

Flavius

Alcibiades

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Who shows real concern for Timon’s finances?

Lucius

Flavius

Apemantus

Lucullus

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What type of person is Apemantus known to be?

A merchant

A greedy courtier

A flattering lord

A cynical philosopher

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How does Apemantus describe Timon’s generosity?

A miracle

A deception

A disease

A virtue

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What tone dominates Timon’s attitude in Act 1?

Defensive bitterness

Naive optimism

Cold ambition

Political cunning

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What does Timon give to his friends after the feast?

Expensive gifts

A promise of repayment

A song

A warning

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Who provides comic cynicism in Act 1?

Lucilius

Flavius

Apemantus

Ventidius

None

What does Flavius fear about Timon’s future?

Exile from Athens

Ruin through generosity

Betrayal by servants

Loss in war

None

Who is Timon’s loyal steward?

Apemantus

Ventidius

Flavius

Lucullus

None

What does Ventidius owe Timon?

A large debt

A title

A horse

A house

None

What does the Jeweller present to Timon?

A jewel

A scroll

A horse

A sword

None

How does Timon respond to the old Athenian’s anger?

He dismisses him from his home

He offers money to settle the issue

He mocks him with Apemantus

He sends him to prison

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Where does Act 1 of Timon of Athens take place?

Athens

Sparta

Delphi

Corinth

None

Who is Lucilius in Act 1?

A painter

A poet

A soldier

A servant loved by Timon’s friend’s daughter

None

What does Timon do when Ventidius is imprisoned for debt?

Ignores him

Pays his debt

Mocks him

Reports him

None

Who says “I am misanthropos, and hate mankind”?

Alcibiades

Flavius

Timon

Apemantus

None

How does Timon treat the gifts he receives?

Graciously and generously

Suspiciously and coldly

Indifferently and quietly

Mockingly and rudely

None

What kind of men surround Timon early in the play?

Philosophers

Merchants

Flatterers

Soldiers

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What theme begins to emerge strongly in Act 1?

The triumph of justice

The danger of false friendship

The value of war

The pursuit of knowledge

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What does Apemantus say about Timon’s guests?

They serve Athens well

They are loyal friends

They are philosophers

They love his wealth, not him

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What does Timon’s feast symbolize in Act 1?

Generosity and false friendship

Loyalty and trust

War and power

Wealth and honor

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