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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Sara's surgery prevent her from doing?
(a) Being there for Tess when she was having trouble in school.
(b) Being at their father's deathbed.
(c) Being at Gorgeous's wedding.
(d) Being at her mother's deathbed.

2. At the close of Act 1, Scene 2, Sara makes and announcement. What does Sara say will occur in a half-hour?
(a) A big secret will be announced.
(b) Another ceremony.
(c) Cocktails.
(d) A game of charades as an ice-breaker for the party.

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

4. What does Gorgeous encourage Sara to do as the two sister discuss Sara's surgery and subsequent events in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) See a psychiatrist.
(b) Travel to India with Pfeni.
(c) Return to America.
(d) Talk about her feelings.

5. What other play is referenced in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Cats.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of mother did the sisters Rosensweig appear to have?

2. What is Tess listening to when Pfeni arrives?

3. What do Sara and Nick discuss during the party debate in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What does Geoffrey say about Pfeni's appearance?

5. Gorgeous's husband does not attend the party. What reason is give in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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