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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Amir concerned about, in the depiction of his testimony in support of Imam Fareed?
(a) That he looks like counsel for the defense.
(b) That he was not quoted accurately.
(c) That he will be mistaken for a terrorist.
(d) That the FBI will think he is a conspirator.

2. Why does Abe want Amir to help Imam Fareed?
(a) Because Amir was his friend once.
(b) Because he knows Amir’s expertise will bolster the legal team.
(c) Because the imam’s legal team does not have any Muslims.
(d) Because he needs help translating the imam’s letters from prison.

3. Who does Emily know, who worked at this investment bank?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Amir’s brother.
(c) Amir’s brother-in-law.
(d) Her ex-boyfriend.

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

5. In Scene Two, why is Amir irritated with Emily when Isaac comes in?
(a) She is keeping him from an appointment.
(b) She is not taking his feelings seriously.
(c) Her view of him is too romanticized.
(d) She is so focused on Isaac coming that she is not listening to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Amir attribute his antipathy to Islam?

2. In Scene Two, what did Isaac think about Emily’s work last weekend?

3. What does Amir say his mother said about white women?

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

5. What does Isaac think about Emily’s work now, in Scene Two?

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