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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Emily?
(a) Early 40s.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Early 30s.
(d) Late 20s.

2. What does Amir say his relationship with Mort is like?
(a) He is already doing Mort’s job.
(b) He is cleaning up Mort’s messes.
(c) He is running Mort’s errands.
(d) He is handling Mort’s big clients.

3. Why does Abe ask whether he should come back, when he arrives at Amir and Emily’s apartment?
(a) Amir and Emily are squabbling.
(b) Amir has just broken a glass.
(c) Emily is covered in paint.
(d) Amir is putting on pants.

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

5. How does Amir say his mother would react, if she knew his name was going to be on his law firm?
(a) Disown him for joining a Jewish firm.
(b) Celebrate and be proud of him.
(c) Roll in her grave.
(d) Accuse him of selling out.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Amir justify his feelings about 9/11?

2. In Scene Three, what does Amir say the Prophet said about paintings?

3. Which western artist does Emily point to as someone whose work was influenced by Islamic art?

4. What kind of apartment do Amir and Emily live in?

5. What city is Disgraced set in?

(see the answer key)

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