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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Emily concerned about the statue of Siva Mort gave Amir?
(a) She thinks Mort is exoticizing Amir.
(b) She thinks Mort thinks Amir is Hindu.
(c) She thinks Mort thinks Amir needs protection.
(d) She thinks Mort should have chosen a statue of Ganesh, for good fortune, not Siva.

2. How does Abe dismiss Amir’s feelings about Islam as a religion?
(a) He says he does not believe him.
(b) He says he does not really hate it.
(c) He says it is just a phase.
(d) He says it is typical self-loathing.

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

4. How old is Emily?
(a) Early 40s.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Early 30s.
(d) Late 20s.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Akhtar characterize Amir’s English?

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

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

4. By what name does Amir call Abe?

5. Which western artist does Emily point to as someone whose work was influenced by Islamic art?

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