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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pfeni say is her motivation for coming to dinner?
(a) She wants to meet Tess's boyfriend.
(b) She wants to return to her Jewish roots.
(c) She has nothing better to do.
(d) She doesn't want Gorgeous to be the only sister who shows up.

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

3. What does Merv arrive at the door with?
(a) Gorgeous, the unseen sister.
(b) A delivery.
(c) Shopping bags.
(d) A birthday cake for the party.

4. Where does Tom work?
(a) In a restaurant frequented by members of the revolutionary party.
(b) In a radio equipment store.
(c) In Tess's school.
(d) In a tea shop.

5. When Pfeni first arrives, she is late. Who or what does she blame that on?
(a) An Indian taxi driver.
(b) A late train.
(c) She was distracted by a shopping expedition.
(d) A broken watch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sara say about the prospect of marriage?

3. What does the statue of Shiva represent?

4. Why does Sara reject the statuette?

5. What does Merv do as a profession?

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