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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pfeni tells a story about their childhood in New York, what does Sara feel she is doing?
(a) Romanticizing their younger years.
(b) Justifying her behavior.
(c) Telling lies about their younger years just to impress Tess.
(d) Purposely forgetting all about their Jewish traditions.

2. What sort of dinner is Merv hoping for?
(a) A roast.
(b) A five-course dinner.
(c) Indian cuisine.
(d) Vegetarian.

3. How do Merv and Geoffrey know each other?
(a) Through their political affiliations.
(b) Through the theater.
(c) Through the Jewish temple.
(d) Through a friend.

4. In preparation for the Sabbath ceremony, what does Gorgeous do?
(a) She makes a sign of the cross.
(b) She covers her head.
(c) She kneels down.
(d) She removes her jewelry.

5. What does Geoffrey say about Pfeni's appearance?
(a) He says she should "do something" with her hair.
(b) He says she is attractive but does not wear clothes that show off her figure.
(c) He says she is gorgeous.
(d) He says she could stand to lose a few pounds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a personality trait of Sara as exhibited in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who arrives during the Sabbath ceremony?

4. What does Sara tell Pfeni to do after the ceremony and exchange with Gorgeous?

5. What social situation concerns Tess?

(see the answer key)

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