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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gorgeous notice about the time of day near the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) In it time for a late lunch.
(b) It is 8:00 p.m. and time for the party.
(c) It is high noon.
(d) It is nearing sundown.

2. How could the amount of time Pfeni and Geoffrey spend together be categorized?
(a) They have a very specific arrangement to only see each other every other weekend.
(b) They spend all of their time together.
(c) They see each other only on their yearly vacation.
(d) They spend much of the time apart.

3. As Act 1, Scene 3 opens, what is being served?
(a) Soup.
(b) A roast.
(c) An intricate Jewish meal.
(d) Appetizers.

4. What social situation concerns Tess?
(a) There are homeless living by the train tracks.
(b) The monarchy in England is corrupt.
(c) People are using drugs.
(d) The AIDS epidemic is growing.

5. What is one of Merv's concerns regarding the discussion at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Deciphering Nick's accent.
(b) Anti-Semitism.
(c) Whether he has overstayed his welcome.
(d) Musical theater is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sara think of Tess's project?

2. What name does Merv call Sara by when they are left alone during Act 1, Scene 4?

3. When Pfeni tells a story about their childhood in New York, what does Sara feel she is doing?

4. What is Nick's reaction to the global situation?

5. When Pfeni first arrives, she is late. Who or what does she blame that on?

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