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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merv say about his former wife?
(a) She was never threatening.
(b) She was a shrew.
(c) She was unfaithful.
(d) She was intimidating.

2. What sort of mother did the sisters Rosensweig appear to have?
(a) A warm and supportive mother.
(b) An alcoholic mother.
(c) A critical mother.
(d) An absent mother.

3. Who joins in the childhood game Sara and Pfeni play?
(a) Nick.
(b) Greoffrey.
(c) A representation of Shiva.
(d) Tess.

4. Why does Pfeni carry her belongings in shopping bags?
(a) Pfeni's suitcases were stolen.
(b) Pfeni's grandmother always carried her things in shopping bags, and Pfeni wants to be just like her.
(c) Pfeni's grandmother said shopping bags were for "crazy people," and she wants to prove her right.
(d) Pfeni lost her suitcases while she was traveling around the world.

5. What expression does Sara use to express what she expects of Tess?
(a) She should be a "femme fatale."
(b) She should be a "bookworm."
(c) She should be a "woman of substance."
(d) She should be a "nice Jewish girl."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sara reject the statuette?

2. Who arrives during the Sabbath ceremony?

3. What does Sara refuse to do for Merv as they exit Act 1, Scene 4?

4. Who are Tom and Tess arguing with at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What does Sara knock over during Act 1, Scene 4?

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