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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 Sara tell Pfeni to do after the ceremony and exchange with Gorgeous?
(a) She says Pfeni always starts conflict.
(b) She says Pfeni should blow out the candles.
(c) She says Pfeni should leave.
(d) She says Pfeni should say her prayers as well.

2. What does Sara say to Merv about the possibility of a liaison during Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) She says she has been attracted to him all along.
(b) She says all her romantic relationships are doomed to failure.
(c) She says he reminds her of her first husband, and not in a good way.
(d) She says she is not lonely enough to sleep with him.

3. What do Sara and Nick discuss during the party debate in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The economic reperscussions of the Concert of Europe.
(b) The beautiful Sabbath ceremony.
(c) Nick's attraction toward Gorgeous.
(d) The plight of displaced Jews.

4. How does Sara feel about the Sabbath ceremony?
(a) She ridicules it.
(b) She says Gorgeous is not orthodox enough.
(c) She is very respectful.
(d) She says she wishes their mother was there to lead it.

5. Where was Merv prior to arriving at Sara's house in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He says he was at a meeting of a Jewish congress.
(b) He says he was at an anti-war rally.
(c) He says he was in Israel.
(d) He says he was in India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gorgeous say about their father?

2. What does Pfeni tell Gregory about Sara's opinion of their relationship?

3. What does Gorgeous say Sara has become?

4. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?

5. What do Tess and Sara argue about during Act 1, Scene 4?

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