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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 it bother Abe to be called by the name Amir insists on calling him?
(a) Abe does not want Emily to know he had changed his name.
(b) Abe wants to honor his father with his new name.
(c) Abe does not want to be reminded of his family back home.
(d) Abe wants to be more Americanized.

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

3. How does the playwright characterize the tension between Amir and Emily in Isaac’s presence in Scene Two?
(a) Electric.
(b) Pulsing.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Palpable.

4. Who is represented by the statue on the mantel piece?
(a) Sita.
(b) Ganesh.
(c) Maya.
(d) Siva.

5. How does Akhtar characterize Emily?
(a) Lithe.
(b) Voluptuous.
(c) Chaste.
(d) Thin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isaac get to Amir and Emily’s apartment?

2. In Scene One, what position is Paolo in?

3. Who does Amir say Emily should get to pose for this portrait?

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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