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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time has gone by between Scene One and Scene Two?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Four Days.
(d) One month.

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

3. How does the playwright characterize Isaac’s looking around while Emily is getting him coffee in Scene Two?
(a) Intrusive.
(b) Sly.
(c) Bold.
(d) Tentative.

4. What reason does Jory give Amir for his failure to be promoted?
(a) Jory told Mort and Steven about Amir’s drinking problem.
(b) Steven said he was a terrorist.
(c) Amir had offended Mort by declining his invitation for a weekend get-together..
(d) Mort said that he was duplicitous.

5. What chemical is fueling Amir’s behavior at the dinner in Scene Three?
(a) Amphetamines.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Caffeine.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the playwright characterize the tension between Amir and Emily in Isaac’s presence in Scene Two?

2. What is the immediate cause that leads Amir to hit Emily?

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

4. How does the playwright say this thing breaking at the beginning of Scene Three makes Amir feel?

5. What does Amir say he is, now that he has renounced his faith?

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