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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 does Gorgeous say about Geoffrey's friends when she first encounters Merv?
(a) She says they all like musical theater.
(b) She says they are all Jewish.
(c) She says they all find her attractive.
(d) She says they are all boorish.

2. Why does Sara object to Tom's and Tess's relationship?
(a) Tom is too possessive of Tess.
(b) Sara thinks Tess is too young to have a boyfriend.
(c) Tom is a revolutionary.
(d) Tom is not American.

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

4. What do Geoffrey and Pfeni do to entertain everyone at the party in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) They perform a song.
(b) They recite a rhyming poem.
(c) They play charades.
(d) They tell a long joke.

5. Who joins in the childhood game Sara and Pfeni play?
(a) Greoffrey.
(b) A representation of Shiva.
(c) Tess.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sort of dinner is Merv hoping for?

3. What expression does Sara use to express what she expects of Tess?

4. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?

5. What childhood game do Pfeni and Sara play?

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