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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 abut Goeffrey's potential as a husband during Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He would be respectful of her as a wife.
(b) He is perfect son-in-law potential.
(c) He is not an ideal son-in-law.
(d) He would be unfaithful.

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

3. When Sara appears at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, what do the others do, referring to Merv?
(a) They tease her.
(b) They tell her they think it's a poor match.
(c) They give her a standing ovation.
(d) They pull her aside and ask for details.

4. When Gorgeous is alone with Pfeni during Act 2, Scene 1, what does she say about Geoffrey?
(a) That it is time for Pfeni to face facts--they are not suited to one another.
(b) That Pfeni clearly is madly in love with him.
(c) That she should work harder to get Geoffrey to propose.
(d) That they should elope--they are not getting any younger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Tess and Sara argue about during Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What compliment does Geoffrey pay to Pfeni during their conversation at the start of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What is Sara's self-assessment on the morning after her night with Merv?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, after their night together, who does Sara say would be a better match for Merv?

5. What name does Merv call Sara by when they are left alone during Act 1, Scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secrets that Gorgeous has been hiding are revealed in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. Explain the two epiphanies Geoffrey has at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2 regarding Pfeni.

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

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

5. What does Merv reveal about his wife?

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

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

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

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

10. Which sister seems to be the most truthful in Act 2, Scene 1 and why?

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