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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after their night together, to whom does Merv compare Sara?
(a) His late wife.
(b) Jewish women he's seen in photos from pre-war Europe.
(c) His former lover, Sonia.
(d) His sister.

2. What does Sara say about Pfeni's career in Act 2, Scene 1, the day after the party?
(a) She is wasting her talents.
(b) She should have been a teacher like their mother suggested.
(c) She is deluding herself.
(d) She has a calling.

3. Why does Geoffrey say he prefers pop music to Shakespeare during the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Pop music is easier to memorize.
(b) Pop music is more accessible.
(c) Pop music is what he grew up with.
(d) Pop music is hummable.

4. What does Sara say about her and Merv when she enters Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They are totally compatible.
(b) There is no possible future.
(c) They had a terrible fight.
(d) They are making plans for the future.

5. What does Sara say about herself to Merv during Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) She was different from all the other girls.
(b) She was always a feminist, even as a child.
(c) She was always destined to be alone.
(d) She was always homely.

6. The morning after the party, how did Pfeni say she spent the night?
(a) Watching videos of refugees.
(b) Discussing theatre with Geoffrey.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Doing a crossword puzzle.

7. What does Sara say to Merv about the possibility of a liaison during Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) She says he reminds her of her first husband, and not in a good way.
(b) She says all her romantic relationships are doomed to failure.
(c) She says she is not lonely enough to sleep with him.
(d) She says she has been attracted to him all along.

8. Why does Tess want her passport in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She is afraid of identity theft.
(b) She wants to go on a safari.
(c) She and Tom are leaving the next day.
(d) Pfeni has inspired her to go to India.

9. 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 she should work harder to get Geoffrey to propose.
(c) That it is time for Pfeni to face facts--they are not suited to one another.
(d) That Pfeni clearly is madly in love with him.

10. What is Nick's birthday gift to Sara?
(a) A book.
(b) A framed picture of the three sisters.
(c) A plain tea kettle.
(d) Candlesticks.

11. How does Merv say he knew the friend that he and Sara have in common during Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) They had a one-night stand.
(b) She was the wife of his rabbi.
(c) They went to the same synagogue.
(d) They had a long-term affair.

12. Who clears the dinner table at the opening of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Sara.
(b) Tess.
(c) Pfeni.
(d) Gorgeous.

13. What does Geoffrey say about so many of his friends as he speaks to Pfeni at the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They lived life to the fullest.
(b) They died unfulfilled.
(c) They lived anonymously.
(d) They died of broken hearts.

14. What does Geoffrey say about Sara and her work as they talk during the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he believes in her.
(b) That it is too important to her and thus means she does not spend enough time with him.
(c) That he thinks she is not working up to her potential.
(d) That it reminds him of the pop songs they are listening to.

15. In Act 2, Scene 1, the sisters Rosensweig confront each other. What does Gorgeous say both sisters think about Gorgeous?
(a) They think she manipulates people.
(b) They are jealous she is the gorgeous one.
(c) They are jealous of her marriage and career.
(d) They never liked her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merv respond to Sara regarding her assessment of their compatibility the morning after their night together?

2. At the close of Act 2, Scene 2, what do the sisters say they look forward to talking about in the future over tea?

3. What does Gorgeous first say about their mother in Act 2, Scene 2, after the revelations about the Sisters Rosensweig's relationships?

4. What happens when Gorgeous tries to leave Act 2, Scene 1?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, the morning after her night with Merv, what does Sara say caused her illness?

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