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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. Why does Pfeni carry her belongings in shopping bags?
(a) Pfeni's grandmother always carried her things in shopping bags, and Pfeni wants to be just like her.
(b) Pfeni's grandmother said shopping bags were for "crazy people," and she wants to prove her right.
(c) Pfeni lost her suitcases while she was traveling around the world.
(d) Pfeni's suitcases were stolen.

2. When Merv invites himself to dinner, what does Sara suggest?
(a) He should prepare himself because she is a terrible cook.
(b) He should instead find a restaurant.
(c) He should make himself at home.
(d) He should make some pre-dinner cocktails.

3. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?
(a) Sara would like for Tess to become a famous playwright and Tess is resisting her.
(b) Sara thinks Tess will try to run away.
(c) Sara thinks Tess is too frumpy.
(d) Sara says Tess is trying to do everything the opposite of her mother.

4. What childhood game do Pfeni and Sara play?
(a) Hide 'n' Seek.
(b) Marco Polo.
(c) Hopscotch.
(d) A clapping game.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Merv prior to arriving at Sara's house in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. How many times has Sara been married?

3. Why won't Sara allow Tess to move to the United States?

4. How do Merv and Geoffrey know each other?

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

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