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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What religious ritual seems to be echoed in the consumption of the peppermint pig? (from Part 6, p. 117 – 133)

The Muslim ritual of breaking the daily fast during Ramadan.

The Jewish ritual of circumcision.

The Christian ritual of Marriage.

The Christian ritual of Holy Communion.

2.

The play's author grew up in which blue-collar American community? (from Introduction )

Detroit, Michigan

Scranton, Pennsylvania.

New York City, New York

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

3.

What is troubling about the letter of reference for her that Brigid reads? (from Part 5, p. 98 - 117)

It got her name wrong.

It was written by a professor she hates.

It got her profession wrong.

It is not particularly enthusiastic.

4.

What aspect of the woman that Erik saw on 9/11 made him think it was Aimee, and what aspect of the woman made it impossible for him to be sure? (from Part 7, p. 133 – 149)

He thought the woman was Aimee because of her clothes: he could not tell because she was too badly burned.

He thought the woman was Aimee because of her voice: he could not tell because she was taken away by an ambulance before he could be sure.

He thought the woman was Aimee because of her briefcase: he could not tell because ashes covered her face.

He thought the woman was Aimee because of her clothes: he could not tell because ashes covered her face.

5.

What explanation does Brigid give for the loud thumps from upstairs? (from Part 1, p. 9 – 33)

She says they are being caused by renovations in the apartment upstairs.

She says theyare being caused by the upstairs neighbor, who is Chinese.

She says they are being caused by the downstairs neighbor, who is Chinese.

She says they' are being caused by construction on the building next door.

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