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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Geoffrey, he is responsible for educating Pfeni about what?
(a) Jewish history.
(b) Indian mythology.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Art and theater.

2. When Merv invites himself to dinner, what does Sara suggest?
(a) He should make himself at home.
(b) He should prepare himself because she is a terrible cook.
(c) He should instead find a restaurant.
(d) He should make some pre-dinner cocktails.

3. What does Sara tell Pfeni to do after the ceremony and exchange with Gorgeous?
(a) She says Pfeni always starts conflict.
(b) She says Pfeni should say her prayers as well.
(c) She says Pfeni should leave.
(d) She says Pfeni should blow out the candles.

4. What would Geoffrey like to do with the delegation?
(a) He would like to join their cause.
(b) He would like to form a chorus with them.
(c) He would like to take photographs of them for a magazine article.
(d) He would like to use their stories.

5. What is Tess's school project?
(a) A series of essays on revolutionaries.
(b) A biography of a famous feminist.
(c) A biography of her mother's early years.
(d) A science fair experiment.

6. How could the amount of time Pfeni and Geoffrey spend together be categorized?
(a) They see each other only on their yearly vacation.
(b) They spend much of the time apart.
(c) They spend all of their time together.
(d) They have a very specific arrangement to only see each other every other weekend.

7. What happens to the party as Gorgeous chatters on?
(a) The party divides into those who want to talk to Gorgeous and those who don't.
(b) The party-goers grow irritated with her jokes.
(c) The room goes silent.
(d) The party-goers grow more lively.

8. What is Gorgeous doing in London?
(a) She never says.
(b) She is visting a famous Jewish synogogue.
(c) She is seeing several plays in London's West End theater district.
(d) She is leading a bus tour.

9. Why does Sara say Pfeni sounds very "New York"?
(a) Pfeni talks about high fashion.
(b) Pfeni adopts a fake accent.
(c) Pfeni uses a New York slang expression.
(d) Pfeni talks about how dissimilar the London "tubes" are compared to New York's subway system.

10. What is Geoffrey's profession?
(a) He is a theater director.
(b) He sells faux furs.
(c) He is a costume designer.
(d) He is an actor.

11. What compliment does Merv pay Sara in Act 1, Scene 3's close?
(a) He says she knows how to engage in lively debate.
(b) He says she is very witty.
(c) He says she knows how to prepare a good Sabbath meal.
(d) He says she is extremely intelligent and he finds that attractive.

12. How does Pfeni feel about her appearance?
(a) She never indicates her feelings.
(b) She thinks women should not care about their appearance.
(c) She is negative and says Gorgeous is the attractive one.
(d) She is very self-confident.

13. What does Geoffrey say about his relationship with Pfeni?
(a) He says it is perfect.
(b) He says it would be perfect if she would only agree to marry him.
(c) He says they need to spend more time together.
(d) He says he is miserable.

14. How does Gorgeous characterize herself?
(a) She says she is devout.
(b) She says she is "funsy."
(c) She says she is "winsome."
(d) She says she is quick-witted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sara think of Tess's project?

2. What childhood game do Pfeni and Sara play?

3. In preparation for the Sabbath ceremony, what does Gorgeous do?

4. How does Sara feel about the Sabbath ceremony?

5. What does Gorgeous encourage Sara to do as the two sister discuss Sara's surgery and subsequent events in Act 1, Scene 2?

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