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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pfeni tell Gregory about Sara's opinion of their relationship?
(a) Sara thinks they are a perfect match.
(b) Sara thinks they should go to counseling together.
(c) Sara thinks the couple should break up.
(d) Sara thinks it is time for the two of them to finally marry.

2. What have Geoffrey and Pfeni done in honor of Sara's birthday?
(a) Written a poem in her honor.
(b) Rewritten lyrics in her honor.
(c) Had a painting commisssioned in her honor.
(d) Written a one-act play in her honor.

3. What does Gorgeous say about their father?
(a) He was a womanizer.
(b) He never taught her about money.
(c) He taught her everything she knows.
(d) He never had a kind word for his daughters.

4. What does Sara say men usually feel about her?
(a) She is attractive.
(b) She is too liberated.
(c) She is fragile.
(d) She is intimidating.

5. Where does Gorgeous live?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Paris.
(c) Oxford.
(d) New York City.

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

7. What delegation is Geoffrey expecting?
(a) A delegation of homeless people.
(b) A delegation of American theater owners.
(c) A delegation of revolutionaries.
(d) A delegation of foreign dignitaries.

8. How does Pfeni exit Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She is carried off by Geoffrey.
(b) She gets upset and leaves the room sobbing.
(c) She hears Tess calling her and runs in the direction of her voice.
(d) She gathers her shopping bags and leaves in a huff.

9. What does Geoffrey say about his relationship with Pfeni?
(a) He says he is miserable.
(b) He says it would be perfect if she would only agree to marry him.
(c) He says it is perfect.
(d) He says they need to spend more time together.

10. 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.

11. What is Nick's reaction to the global situation?
(a) He wants to write a check to help the cause.
(b) He passionately shouts that they must do something.
(c) He does not appear to care.
(d) He gets teary-eyed.

12. What does Gorgeous notice about the time of day near the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) It is 8:00 p.m. and time for the party.
(b) It is high noon.
(c) In it time for a late lunch.
(d) It is nearing sundown.

13. Whose birthday is to be celebrated?
(a) Pfeni's.
(b) Sara's.
(c) Tess's.
(d) Nick's.

14. Who are Tom and Tess arguing with at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Geoffrey.
(b) Gorgeous.
(c) Sara.
(d) Nick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gorgeous characterize herself?

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

3. What do Geoffrey and Pfeni wear when they enter Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Which of these is a personality trait of Gorgeous as exhibited in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Gorgeous search for at the close of Act 1, Scene 2?

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