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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What crime does Amir say the Quran condones?
(a) Murder.
(b) Wife beating.
(c) Theft from infidels.
(d) Polygamy.

3. What is Emily reading, that Isaac recommended?
(a) Denial of Death.
(b) Agon.
(c) Man’s Search for Meaning.
(d) Woody Allen’s biography.

4. What are the aspects of Islam that Emily sees value in?
(a) Tradition and heritage.
(b) Laws and regulations.
(c) Beauty and wisdom.
(d) Philosophy and mysticism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Emily been when she enters Scene Three?

2. How does Isaac explain Jory’s promotion over Amir?

3. How old is Isaac?

4. How does the playwright characterize Isaac’s looking around while Emily is getting him coffee in Scene Two?

5. Who is represented by the statue on the mantel piece?

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