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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Akhtar characterize Amir’s English?
(a) Heavy Bengali accent.
(b) Perfect American accent.
(c) Heavy Urdu accent.
(d) Light Urdu accent.

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

3. In Scene One, what is Amir nervous Paolo will do?
(a) Cost him money.
(b) Lose money for his business.
(c) Kill a deal.
(d) Disgrace him.

4. How old is Amir?
(a) 40.
(b) 55.
(c) 50.
(d) 45.

5. What season is Scene One set in?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was the waiter “a dick” to Amir and Emily (7)?

3. What was it about the waiter that made Emily angry?

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

5. What has Imam Fareed been arrested for?

(see the answer key)

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