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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of mother did the sisters Rosensweig appear to have?
(a) A critical mother.
(b) A warm and supportive mother.
(c) An absent mother.
(d) An alcoholic mother.

2. What is happening globally on the night of Sara's party in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The Soviet Union is falling.
(b) Israel has declared war on Egypt.
(c) The Berlin Wall has fallen.
(d) Protests are being held in Hong Kong.

3. What is the name of the friend Merv and Sara have in common?
(a) Stella.
(b) Sadie.
(c) Sonia.
(d) Susan.

4. What does Sara say about herself to Merv during Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) She was always homely.
(b) She was always destined to be alone.
(c) She was different from all the other girls.
(d) She was always a feminist, even as a child.

5. Whose side does Merv take in the debate that is occurring at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Nick's side.
(b) He does not appear to have an opinion.
(c) Tom and Tess's side.
(d) Sara's side.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gorgeous say about Geoffrey's friends when she first encounters Merv?

3. What does Gorgeous say about her husband's employment in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

5. After the confrontations in Act 2, Scene 1, which sister of the Sisters Rosensweig seems to be the most honest about their lives?

(see the answer key)

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