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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 expression does Sara use to express what she expects of Tess?
(a) She should be a "woman of substance."
(b) She should be a "nice Jewish girl."
(c) She should be a "bookworm."
(d) She should be a "femme fatale."

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

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

4. How many times has Sara been married?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

5. Why does Sara object to Tom's and Tess's relationship?
(a) Tom is a revolutionary.
(b) Tom is not American.
(c) Sara thinks Tess is too young to have a boyfriend.
(d) Tom is too possessive of Tess.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pfeni first arrives, she is late. Who or what does she blame that on?

2. Why does Pfeni carry her belongings in shopping bags?

3. Before Geoffrey met Pfeni, with whom did he live?

4. What does Geoffrey say about his relationship with Pfeni?

5. What does the statue of Shiva represent?

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