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

2. How does the text Amir is reading in Scene Two describe his speech?
(a) Critical.
(b) Eloquent.
(c) Belligerent.
(d) Accusatory.

3. Which western artist does Emily point to as someone whose work was influenced by Islamic art?
(a) Picasso.
(b) Matisse.
(c) Klimt.
(d) Cezanne.

4. How does Amir characterize the subject of the painting Emily is basing her painting on?
(a) A slave.
(b) A servant.
(c) A slave-owner.
(d) A wealthy man.

5. What class are Amir and Emily in, based on their furnishings?
(a) Upper middle class.
(b) Lower class.
(c) Lower middle class.
(d) Wealthy elite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaac think about Emily’s work now, in Scene Two?

2. What did Amir’s mother promise to do if Amir brought Rivkah to their home?

3. Why does Abe want Amir to help Imam Fareed?

4. What does the painting over the mantel piece represent?

5. Why does Abe ask whether he should come back, when he arrives at Amir and Emily’s apartment?

(see the answer key)

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