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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 say that Amir is lucky in his name?
(a) Because it is not an uncommon western name.
(b) Because it could be Christian or Jewish.
(c) Because it sounds like emir, which means leader.
(d) Because it is not also a dictator’s name.

2. What does Emily suggest Amir do, to put his mind at ease in Scene Two?
(a) Abandon the imam.
(b) Call the Times and demand a retraction.
(c) Issue a denial.
(d) Write a defense of his position.

3. What city is Disgraced set in?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) London.
(c) New York.
(d) Bombay.

4. What does Amir think will cause readers of the text he is reading to will look at, and jump to conclusions about him?
(a) His firm.
(b) His name.
(c) Imam Fareed’s tone.
(d) His words.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily say corporate philanthropy typically hides?

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

3. In Scene Two, why is Amir irritated with Emily when Isaac comes in?

4. What investment bank does Emily invoke as an example of philanthropy being good for business?

5. What has Imam Fareed been arrested for?

(see the answer key)

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