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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 a revolutionary.
(c) Tom is too possessive of Tess.
(d) Tom is not American.

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

4. What do Geoffrey and Pfeni wear when they enter Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Costumes.
(b) Lounging pajamas.
(c) Formal wear.
(d) Disco outfits.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Merv prior to arriving at Sara's house in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Merv do as a profession?

3. What sort of mother did the sisters Rosensweig appear to have?

4. What does Gorgeous think the Concert of Europe is?

5. What is Tess's school project?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is learned about the unseen mother of the three sisters in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. How does Sara act toward Merv in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What is the basis for the political arguments in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. How does Sara appear to deal with her feelings?

5. What are some of the things learned about Sara's surgery and her feelings about it?

6. In Act 1, Scene 2, give an example that demonstrates what is revealed about Pfeni's self-image.

7. Sara says Pfeni sounds very "New York." What does she mean by that?

8. Why might Tess being doing her school project at the opening of Act 1, Scene 1?

9. What comparisons might be drawn between the Chekhov play, The Sisters, and this one?

10. What might be inferred about the play or the people in it from the performance from The Scarlet Pimpernel?

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