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

2. What sort of surgery has Sara had as revealed in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A facelift.
(b) A nose job.
(c) An appendectomy.
(d) A hysterectomy.

3. Where was Merv prior to arriving at Sara's house in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He says he was at an anti-war rally.
(b) He says he was at a meeting of a Jewish congress.
(c) He says he was in Israel.
(d) He says he was in India.

4. What do Geoffrey and Pfeni do to entertain everyone at the party in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) They recite a rhyming poem.
(b) They tell a long joke.
(c) They play charades.
(d) They perform a song.

5. What is one of Merv's concerns regarding the discussion at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Anti-Semitism.
(b) Whether he has overstayed his welcome.
(c) Deciphering Nick's accent.
(d) Musical theater is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gorgeous doing in London?

2. How do Merv and Geoffrey know each other?

3. Why does Pfeni carry her belongings in shopping bags?

4. Why does Sara say Pfeni sounds very "New York"?

5. What social situation concerns Tess?

Short Essay Questions

1. What might be said about the relationships between mothers and daughters in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Describe the relationship between Geoffrey and Pfeni.

3. How does Sara feel about Tess's school project?

4. How does Sara appear to feel about her past?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, what are the preparations for the Sabbath?

6. What do we learn about the time setting of this play in Act 1, Sceen 3, and what indicates that?

7. What is indicated about Tess's political views in Act 1, Scene 1?

8. How does Merv appear to feel about his Jewishness?

9. What does Sara believe men's perceptions of her are, and how does Merv seem to perceive her?

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

(see the answer keys)

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