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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In preparation for the Sabbath ceremony, what does Gorgeous do?
(a) She covers her head.
(b) She kneels down.
(c) She removes her jewelry.
(d) She makes a sign of the cross.

3. Why does Sara say Pfeni sounds very "New York"?
(a) Pfeni adopts a fake accent.
(b) Pfeni talks about how dissimilar the London "tubes" are compared to New York's subway system.
(c) Pfeni uses a New York slang expression.
(d) Pfeni talks about high fashion.

4. How do the main players in this scene go into dinner at the conclusion of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Carrying candles.
(b) In silence.
(c) Somberly.
(d) Singing.

5. What does Sara say about the prospect of marriage?
(a) She thinks she is too old.
(b) She thinks marriage is an archaic institution.
(c) She has no intention of marrying.
(d) She longs to find someone to spend the rest of her life with.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the statue of Shiva represent?

2. What do Geoffrey and Pfeni do to entertain everyone at the party in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. When she knocks the item over, what does she do during Act 1, Scene 4?

4. As Act 1, Scene 3 opens, what is being served?

5. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?

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