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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 happens when Gorgeous tries to leave Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She breaks into the song Geoffrey and Pfeni were listening to at the beginning of the scene.
(b) She starts sobbing.
(c) She breaks the heel on her shoe.
(d) She trips.

2. 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 not an ideal son-in-law.
(c) He is perfect son-in-law potential.
(d) He would be unfaithful.

3. 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 fragile.
(d) She is mercenary.

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, why does Geoffrey say he was with Pfeni at first?
(a) He was lonely.
(b) He was angry.
(c) He was frightened.
(d) He was bitter.

5. What compliment does Geoffrey pay to Pfeni during their conversation at the start of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She is capable of being alone.
(c) She knows who she is.
(d) She is intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Geoffrey say about so many of his friends as he speaks to Pfeni at the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?

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

3. What does Merv say about his feelings for his late wife during Act 1, Scene 4?

4. What do Pfeni and Gorgeous encourage Sara to do in Act 2, Scene 2, as they share a glass of wine?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who do the three sisters toast and why?

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is spoken about passion?

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

6. What does Merv reveal about his wife?

7. Describe the mood as Act 1, Scene 4 opens.

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

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

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

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