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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 sort of mother did the sisters Rosensweig appear to have?
(a) An alcoholic mother.
(b) A warm and supportive mother.
(c) A critical mother.
(d) An absent mother.

2. What is Tess's school project?
(a) A series of essays on revolutionaries.
(b) A biography of her mother's early years.
(c) A biography of a famous feminist.
(d) A science fair experiment.

3. 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.

4. As Act 1, Scene 3 opens, what is being served?
(a) Soup.
(b) Appetizers.
(c) A roast.
(d) An intricate Jewish meal.

5. How does Pfeni feel about her appearance?
(a) She is negative and says Gorgeous is the attractive one.
(b) She never indicates her feelings.
(c) She thinks women should not care about their appearance.
(d) She is very self-confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Merv and Geoffrey do when they first see each other?

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

3. What did Sara's surgery prevent her from doing?

4. Who are Tom and Tess arguing with at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What does Gorgeous say about her current situation in London?

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