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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first scene, after the Woman clears the dishes, what does she take with her out of the room?
(a) The Man's sleeping mat.
(b) Her silk kimono.
(c) The vase of flowers.
(d) The Man's sword.

2. What is the first thing the Woman does for the Man?
(a) Brings food.
(b) Takes his cloak.
(c) Removes his shoes.
(d) Pours tea.

3. In Scene 1, the Woman reveals that she does not have many what?
(a) Visitors.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Friends.
(d) Lovers.

4. What does the Woman thank the Man for doing in the third scene?
(a) Keeping her company.
(b) Giving her money.
(c) Helping her cook.
(d) Chopping so much wood.

5. Who is the author of "The Sound of a Voice"?
(a) Amy Tan.
(b) David Henry Hwang.
(c) Jhumpa Lahiri.
(d) Peter Bacho.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Woman say frightens her?

2. What is the Man disturbed by in Scene 1?

3. As the Woman rolls out the sleeping mat, what does she ask the Man?

4. The Woman says she is glad to hear what?

5. What is the Man doing in the beginning of the second scene?

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