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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. When the sisters Rosensweig open the wine, what do they toast to?
(a) Their mother.
(b) New beginnings.
(c) Israel.
(d) Sisterhood.

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

3. What do Tess and Tom reveal during Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They heard Sara and Merv arguing.
(b) They they think Sara is having a nervous breakdown.
(c) They saw Sara and Merv dancing together.
(d) They don't trust Merv in the slightest.

4. What do Tess and Sara argue about during Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Money.
(b) Merv.
(c) Tess's appearance.
(d) Nick.

5. What does Sara accuse Gorgeous of in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Acting like a child.
(b) Acting like a foolish gossip.
(c) Acting like their mother.
(d) Acting like a brat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sara do after Merv leaves in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What is the name of the friend Merv and Sara have in common?

3. What does Pfeni say about herself as a daughter during Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. What does Sara say about her and Merv when she enters Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Pfeni and Geoffrey's relationship in Act 2, Scene 1.

2. How does the unseen character of Sonia fit into Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is Sara's response to Merv's compliments in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What might the tea kettle Nick gifts to Sara represent?

5. How is Pfeni closer to her true self after Act 2, Scene 2?

6. What does Merv reveal about his wife?

7. What does Sara reveal to Merv in Act 1, Scene 4, about her emotional state?

8. What sort of emotions does Pfeni seem to exhibit about her work?

9. What is the significance of Merv calling Sara by the name Sadie?

10. Explain why Pfeni and Geoffrey were first drawn to each other and crazy about each other when they met.

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