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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sara appears at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, what do the others do, referring to Merv?
(a) They pull her aside and ask for details.
(b) They give her a standing ovation.
(c) They tease her.
(d) They tell her they think it's a poor match.

2. What is Tess listening to when Pfeni arrives?
(a) A recording of a women's chorus her mother used to sing with as a young woman.
(b) A song with deep personal meaning to her.
(c) A book on tape.
(d) British punk music.

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

4. What is Sara's self-assessment on the morning after her night with Merv?
(a) She says she is a yenta.
(b) She says she is smart and remote.
(c) She says she is warm and energetic.
(d) She says she is cold and bitter.

5. When Gorgeous is alone with Pfeni during Act 2, Scene 1, what does she say about Geoffrey?
(a) That they should elope--they are not getting any younger.
(b) That Pfeni clearly is madly in love with him.
(c) That it is time for Pfeni to face facts--they are not suited to one another.
(d) That she should work harder to get Geoffrey to propose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Merv pose about his wife's death during Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What is Gorgeous doing in London?

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, the sisters Rosensweig confront each other. What does Gorgeous say both sisters think about Gorgeous?

5. What is Sara's reaction to Nick's gift at the close of Act 2, Scene 1?

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