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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 think of Tess's project?
(a) She cannot imagine that her past has any importance.
(b) She thinks Tess is lying about the project.
(c) She thinks the teacher who assigned it is too liberal.
(d) She thinks Tess should concentrate on math and science.

2. Who arrives during the Sabbath ceremony?
(a) A rabbi.
(b) Geoffrey.
(c) Tom and Tess.
(d) The delegation.

3. Why does Pfeni carry her belongings in shopping bags?
(a) Pfeni's grandmother said shopping bags were for "crazy people," and she wants to prove her right.
(b) Pfeni lost her suitcases while she was traveling around the world.
(c) Pfeni's grandmother always carried her things in shopping bags, and Pfeni wants to be just like her.
(d) Pfeni's suitcases were stolen.

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

5. 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 high noon.
(c) It is nearing sundown.
(d) It is 8:00 p.m. and time for the party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Tom and Tess say they have to do as they leave Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What does Pfeni say is her motivation for coming to dinner?

3. What happens to the party as Gorgeous chatters on?

4. Why does Sara say Pfeni sounds very "New York"?

5. When she knocks the item over, what does she do during Act 1, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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