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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abe say that Amir is lucky in his name?
(a) Because it could be Christian or Jewish.
(b) Because it is not an uncommon western name.
(c) Because it is not also a dictator’s name.
(d) Because it sounds like emir, which means leader.

2. What does Emily say corporate philanthropy typically hides?
(a) Greed.
(b) Racism.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Insider trading.

3. What time of day is Scene Two set in?
(a) Morning.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Midday.
(d) Evening.

4. How does Amir’s boss Mort think he can lower his cholesterol?
(a) By changing his diet.
(b) By meditating.
(c) By surgery.
(d) With drugs.

5. Why does Amir say he never told Emily about Rivkah?
(a) Because he does not want her to hate him.
(b) Because he does not want her to hate his mother.
(c) Because his story about Rivkah brings up too much emotion in him.
(d) Because it was always too hard to explain why Rivkah was so important.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Emily know, who worked at this investment bank?

3. How did Isaac get to Amir and Emily’s apartment?

4. What year is the beginning of the play set in?

5. In Scene One, what position is Paolo in?

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