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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Emily say western art turned away from things that are bigger than themselves, to focus on individualism?
(a) The Renaissance.
(b) The Enlightenment.
(c) The early industrial era.
(d) Modernism.

2. Why does Amir say he changed his name?
(a) His first marriage.
(b) Immigration to the U.S.
(c) Entering practice.
(d) Identity theft.

3. In Scene Three, when discussing art, what does Emily say Islam is still connected to?
(a) Its roots in primitive religion.
(b) A less personal perspective.
(c) The divine.
(d) The earth.

4. Who does Amir guess Isaac has been reading, in order to get his knowledge of Islam?
(a) Orhan Pamuk.
(b) Hafiz.
(c) Rumi.
(d) Mahmoud Darwish.

5. Where has Emily been when she enters Scene Three?
(a) D’Agostino’s.
(b) Zabar’s.
(c) The Gourmet Garage.
(d) Fairway.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jory?

2. How does Amir explain his thinking behind his proposition to Jory in Scene Three?

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

4. How does the playwright characterize Jory’s appearance?

5. In Scene Three, why does Emily say Amir spoke up for Imam Fareed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amir tell Emily he wants for her, at the end, and what is Emily’s response?

2. What is it that brings Abe and Emily back to Amir’s apartment?

3. How is Abe’s appearance in Scene 4 different from his entrance in Scene 1?

4. What has happened in the intervening time between Scenes 3 and 4?

5. What is the significance of Amir’s display of contempt for Isaac, when they are arguing at the end of Scene 3?

6. What is the irony in Isaac’s praise for Emily’s portrait of Amir?

7. What accusation does Abe level at Amir before he leaves in Scene 4?

8. What advice does Amir give Abe about how he expresses his political views, and what is Abe’s response?

9. What caused Amir to change his name?

10. What causes Amir to hit Emily?

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