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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Amir say Emily should get to pose for this portrait?
(a) Her old boyfriend.
(b) Her brother.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His cousin.

3. What neighborhood is Amir and Emily’s apartment in?
(a) Midtown.
(b) Greenwich Village.
(c) Upper west side.
(d) Upper east side.

4. How does the text Amir is reading in Scene Two describe his speech?
(a) Belligerent.
(b) Critical.
(c) Accusatory.
(d) Eloquent.

5. What is Amir nervous about, in terms of joining his law firm as partner?
(a) The partners came from much more prestigious law firms than he did.
(b) He came from a much more prestigious background than most of the other partners.
(c) The partners are mostly Jewish.
(d) The partners have much more experience than he does.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Amir characterize the subject of the painting Emily is basing her painting on?

2. How does Emily say Amir’s mother treated her?

3. What does Emily say she feels about Amir’s support for Imam Fareed?

4. What are the aspects of Islam that Emily sees value in?

5. What does the painting over the mantel piece represent?

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