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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 she enters the scene, during Act 2, Scene 2, who does Sara say is outside in a red convertible?
(a) Merv.
(b) Gorgeous's husband.
(c) Geoffrey's ex-boyfriend.
(d) Nick.

2. On what pretext does Gorgeous send Geoffrey away when he exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He is to deliver a lecture to her tour group.
(b) He is needed at the theatre.
(c) She needs him to pick up her medicine from the pharmacy.
(d) He needs to finish working on his play.

3. What do Sara and Pfeni do to Gorgeous at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) They beg her to move to London.
(b) They playfully tickle her.
(c) They play a clapping game with her.
(d) They berate her for being so focused on material things.

4. What does Pfeni say about herself as a daughter during Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She was devoted.
(b) She was less than ideal.
(c) She was invisible to her mother.
(d) She was the perfect obedient daughter.

5. What does Merv say about Sara's demeanor the morning after their night together?
(a) She manages to be cold and warm at the same time.
(b) She is haughty.
(c) She is mercenary.
(d) She is fragile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gorgeous say she is going to have soon when she leaves Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Tess accuse Sara of living without?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Geoffrey's beliefs about his and Pfeni's work as artists.

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

3. Who do the three sisters toast and why?

4. What truth does Gorgeous speak to Pfeni about Geoffrey?

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

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

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

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

9. What is represented by the Yiddish recording Sara plays?

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

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