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

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

3. What does Sara say about the prospect of marriage?
(a) She longs to find someone to spend the rest of her life with.
(b) She thinks marriage is an archaic institution.
(c) She thinks she is too old.
(d) She has no intention of marrying.

4. Where was Merv prior to arriving at Sara's house in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He says he was in Israel.
(b) He says he was in India.
(c) He says he was at a meeting of a Jewish congress.
(d) He says he was at an anti-war rally.

5. What does Sara do as a profession?
(a) She sells real estate in London.
(b) She is a researcher.
(c) She works as a consultant.
(d) She manages a bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Merv and Geoffrey do when they first see each other?

2. How does Pfeni feel about her appearance?

3. What play does Pfeni quote from when she and Geoffrey are speaking at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

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

5. Why doesn't Tess want Nick to come to dinner?

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