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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the text Amir is reading in Scene Two characterize Imam Fareed’s tone?
(a) Conciliatory.
(b) Abrasive.
(c) Condescending.
(d) Defiant.

2. How does Abe dismiss Amir’s feelings about Islam as a religion?
(a) He says it is typical self-loathing.
(b) He says it is just a phase.
(c) He says he does not really hate it.
(d) He says he does not believe him.

3. In Scene One, what is Amir nervous Paolo will do?
(a) Disgrace him.
(b) Lose money for his business.
(c) Cost him money.
(d) Kill a deal.

4. How does Emily say Velázquez’ Portrait of Juan de Pareja differs from his paintings of kings and queens?
(a) More caricatured.
(b) More ornate.
(c) Gaudier.
(d) More nuanced.

5. How frequently does Amir say Mort appears at the office?
(a) A couple hours a week.
(b) A few hours a day.
(c) A couple of days a week.
(d) A few times a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Amir’s specialization in law?

2. What kind of apartment do Amir and Emily live in?

3. How does the playwright characterize Isaac’s looking around while Emily is getting him coffee in Scene Two?

4. What does Emily think of the imam’s position and tone?

5. What is Amir concerned about, in the depiction of his testimony in support of Imam Fareed?

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