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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sara say about the prospect of marriage?
(a) She thinks she is too old.
(b) She has no intention of marrying.
(c) She thinks marriage is an archaic institution.
(d) She longs to find someone to spend the rest of her life with.

2. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?
(a) Sara says Tess is trying to do everything the opposite of her mother.
(b) Sara thinks Tess will try to run away.
(c) Sara thinks Tess is too frumpy.
(d) Sara would like for Tess to become a famous playwright and Tess is resisting her.

3. Why won't Sara allow Tess to move to the United States?
(a) She says American universities are declining.
(b) She has a fear of flying.
(c) She instead plans to move them both to Australia.
(d) She wants Tess to go to Pais.

4. What does Geoffrey say about Pfeni's appearance?
(a) He says she could stand to lose a few pounds.
(b) He says she should "do something" with her hair.
(c) He says she is attractive but does not wear clothes that show off her figure.
(d) He says she is gorgeous.

5. What sort of dinner is Merv hoping for?
(a) Indian cuisine.
(b) Vegetarian.
(c) A five-course dinner.
(d) A roast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Tess want Nick to come to dinner?

2. What does Gorgeous do for a living?

3. Why does Sara object to Tom's and Tess's relationship?

4. What does Gorgeous say about Sara after their exchange about the ceremony?

5. How does Sara feel about the Sabbath ceremony?

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