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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion does Isaac say is similar to Islam?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Mormonism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Scientology.

2. Where does Abe say Amir was born?
(a) In Pakistan.
(b) In the U.S.
(c) In India.
(d) In a refugee camp.

3. What does Emily say Amir is, when he says he is her personal Moor?
(a) She says he is her muse.
(b) She says he is her inspiration.
(c) She says he is her slave.
(d) She says he is her angel.

4. How does the playwright characterize Isaac’s looking around while Emily is getting him coffee in Scene Two?
(a) Bold.
(b) Intrusive.
(c) Sly.
(d) Tentative.

5. How do Emily and Isaac explain their kiss, when Jory and Amir come back?
(a) They say he was comforting her because she was upset.
(b) They confess to their affair.
(c) They insist that they were not even touching.
(d) They jump apart and only mumble incoherent excuses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the quote “if faced with choosing justice or order, I’ll always choose order” (59) serve as a reminder of?

2. What kind of salad does Emily offer her guests, to distract from the contentious conversation?

3. What are the aspects of Islam that Emily sees value in?

4. In Scene Two, why is Amir irritated with Emily when Isaac comes in?

5. How does Isaac characterize Amir’s feelings for Emily, while Amir and Jory are at the store?

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