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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 is Tess listening to when Pfeni arrives?
(a) British punk music.
(b) A song with deep personal meaning to her.
(c) A recording of a women's chorus her mother used to sing with as a young woman.
(d) A book on tape.

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

3. What delegation is Geoffrey expecting?
(a) A delegation of American theater owners.
(b) A delegation of foreign dignitaries.
(c) A delegation of revolutionaries.
(d) A delegation of homeless people.

4. Why doesn't Tess take the statue of Shiva?
(a) Tess is not superstitious.
(b) Tess is Catholic.
(c) Tess's boyfriend would disapprove.
(d) Tess says Sara needs it more than she does.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Geoffrey's profession?

3. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?

4. What childhood game do Pfeni and Sara play?

5. How does Pfeni feel about her appearance?

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