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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What authority does Abe refer to, in claiming that he can hide his religion?
(a) His father.
(b) The Quran.
(c) His imam.
(d) The Bible.

2. Where does Abe say Amir was born?
(a) In the U.S.
(b) In a refugee camp.
(c) In Pakistan.
(d) In India.

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

4. What kind of apartment do Amir and Emily live in?
(a) Lush.
(b) Modern.
(c) Spare.
(d) Ornate.

5. How does Emily say Velázquez’ Portrait of Juan de Pareja differs from his paintings of kings and queens?
(a) More caricatured.
(b) More nuanced.
(c) More ornate.
(d) Gaudier.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Amir’s mother drive home her point about Rivkah to Amir?

2. What class are Amir and Emily in, based on their furnishings?

3. Why does Amir say he never told Emily about Rivkah?

4. How frequently does Amir say Mort appears at the office?

5. How long has Imam Fareed been in prison, by the end of Scene One?

(see the answer key)

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