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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. Why does Sara reject the statuette?
(a) Sara says she is too old for it.
(b) Sara is superstitious about touching it.
(c) Sara says it doesn't match her decor.
(d) Sara says it will bring her bad luck.

2. What does the statue of Shiva represent?
(a) Shiva is the goddess of love.
(b) Shiva is the goddess of destruction and renewal.
(c) Shiva is a muse.
(d) Shiva is the goddess of death.

3. How does Gorgeous characterize herself?
(a) She says she is devout.
(b) She says she is "winsome."
(c) She says she is quick-witted.
(d) She says she is "funsy."

4. What does Pfeni say is her motivation for coming to dinner?
(a) She wants to meet Tess's boyfriend.
(b) She wants to return to her Jewish roots.
(c) She has nothing better to do.
(d) She doesn't want Gorgeous to be the only sister who shows up.

5. Who arrives during the Sabbath ceremony?
(a) Tom and Tess.
(b) A rabbi.
(c) The delegation.
(d) Geoffrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Geoffrey like to do with the delegation?

2. How does Sara deflect conversation about social conditions?

3. When Pfeni tells a story about their childhood in New York, what does Sara feel she is doing?

4. Whose birthday is to be celebrated?

5. What compliment does Merv pay Sara in Act 1, Scene 3's close?

(see the answer key)

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