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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is the beginning of the play set in?
(a) 2018.
(b) 2011.
(c) 2001.
(d) 2016.

2. What does Emily say Imam Fareed allowed her to do?
(a) Preach from his pulpit.
(b) Sketch in his mosque.
(c) Eat with his family.
(d) Read from his mosque’s library.

3. How successful was Emily’s last show?
(a) Critics hated it and paintings didn't sell.
(b) Critics hated it, but paintings sold.
(c) Critics liked it but paintings did not sell.
(d) Critics loved it and paintings sold well.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaac think about Emily’s work now, in Scene Two?

2. In the text Amir is reading in Scene Two, what did he say Imam Fareed had been denied?

3. What does Emily say corporate philanthropy typically hides?

4. How do Amir and Emily know that Isaac has arrived?

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

(see the answer key)

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