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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene One, what position is Paolo in?
(a) Contractor.
(b) Buyer.
(c) Adviser.
(d) Seller.

2. Which western artist does Emily point to as someone whose work was influenced by Islamic art?
(a) Matisse.
(b) Picasso.
(c) Cezanne.
(d) Klimt.

3. How does Amir characterize the subject of the painting Emily is basing her painting on?
(a) A servant.
(b) A slave-owner.
(c) A wealthy man.
(d) A slave.

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

5. What does Emily say the pillars and arches in Cordoba almost made Amir want to do?
(a) Move home to Pakistan.
(b) Convert.
(c) Pray.
(d) Renounce America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Amir say Emily should get to pose for this portrait?

2. What is the effect of the painting over the mantel piece?

3. What does Amir say his relationship with Mort is like?

4. How does Emily say Velázquez’ Portrait of Juan de Pareja differs from his paintings of kings and queens?

5. By what name does Amir call Abe?

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