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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Sara and Nick discuss during the party debate in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The plight of displaced Jews.
(b) The beautiful Sabbath ceremony.
(c) Nick's attraction toward Gorgeous.
(d) The economic reperscussions of the Concert of Europe.

2. What does Gorgeous notice about the time of day near the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) It is high noon.
(b) In it time for a late lunch.
(c) It is 8:00 p.m. and time for the party.
(d) It is nearing sundown.

3. What does Sara think of Tess's project?
(a) She thinks Tess should concentrate on math and science.
(b) She cannot imagine that her past has any importance.
(c) She thinks the teacher who assigned it is too liberal.
(d) She thinks Tess is lying about the project.

4. What does Pfeni say is her motivation for coming to dinner?
(a) She wants to return to her Jewish roots.
(b) She wants to meet Tess's boyfriend.
(c) She has nothing better to do.
(d) She doesn't want Gorgeous to be the only sister who shows up.

5. What have Geoffrey and Pfeni done in honor of Sara's birthday?
(a) Had a painting commisssioned in her honor.
(b) Rewritten lyrics in her honor.
(c) Written a poem in her honor.
(d) Written a one-act play in her honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gorgeous think the Concert of Europe is?

2. At the close of Act 1, Scene 2, Sara makes and announcement. What does Sara say will occur in a half-hour?

3. What does Geoffrey say about Pfeni's appearance?

4. How does Pfeni exit Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Why does Pfeni carry her belongings in shopping bags?

(see the answer key)

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