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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggested Emily visit the Frieze art fair in London?
(a) Jory.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Amir.
(d) Her dealer.

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

3. How is Disgraced performed?
(a) With one long intermission and two short ones.
(b) With one intermission.
(c) Without intermission.
(d) With intermissions after each scene.

4. What neighborhood is Amir and Emily’s apartment in?
(a) Greenwich Village.
(b) Upper east side.
(c) Midtown.
(d) Upper west side.

5. What authority does Abe refer to, in claiming that he can hide his religion?
(a) The Quran.
(b) His father.
(c) His imam.
(d) The Bible.

6. In Scene One, what position is Paolo in?
(a) Seller.
(b) Adviser.
(c) Contractor.
(d) Buyer.

7. Who is represented by the statue on the mantel piece?
(a) Sita.
(b) Ganesh.
(c) Siva.
(d) Maya.

8. What does Emily say corporate philanthropy typically hides?
(a) Insider trading.
(b) Racism.
(c) Greed.
(d) Fraud.

9. What does Isaac think about Emily’s work now, in Scene Two?
(a) That Emily is on the verge of a breakthrough.
(b) That Emily is doing important work.
(c) That Emily is overselling the Islamic aspect of her work.
(d) That Emily has convinced some gullible people about the value of her work.

10. What do Emily and Isaac hear from offstage, right after Isaac arrives?
(a) A glass smashing.
(b) Doors slamming.
(c) Cooking sounds.
(d) Amir slamming around.

11. What is Amir’s specialization in law?
(a) Mergers and acquisitions.
(b) Real estate and insurance.
(c) Intellectual property.
(d) Criminal law.

12. How did Isaac get to Amir and Emily’s apartment?
(a) Down Broadway.
(b) Up Madison.
(c) Up Seventh.
(d) Down Lexington.

13. What does Emily say the pillars and arches in Cordoba almost made Amir want to do?
(a) Renounce America.
(b) Convert.
(c) Move home to Pakistan.
(d) Pray.

14. In the text Amir is reading in Scene Two, what did he say Imam Fareed had been denied?
(a) Sanitary conditions.
(b) Humane treatment.
(c) Due process.
(d) Legal counsel.

15. What does Emily say she feels about Amir’s support for Imam Fareed?
(a) She is proud of him.
(b) She is scared that this is just the beginning of his political involvement.
(c) She is nervous for him.
(d) She is excited for his job prospects now.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has gone by between Scene One and Scene Two?

2. To what does Amir attribute his antipathy to Islam?

3. How did Amir’s mother drive home her point about Rivkah to Amir?

4. Who does Emily know, who worked at this investment bank?

5. What is Amir most concerned people will think of his defense of Imam Fareed?

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