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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nick's reaction to the global situation?
(a) He gets teary-eyed.
(b) He passionately shouts that they must do something.
(c) He wants to write a check to help the cause.
(d) He does not appear to care.

2. What play does Pfeni quote from when she and Geoffrey are speaking at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
(b) Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.
(c) Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot.
(d) Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters.

3. How does Pfeni feel about her appearance?
(a) She is very self-confident.
(b) She never indicates her feelings.
(c) She is negative and says Gorgeous is the attractive one.
(d) She thinks women should not care about their appearance.

4. What does Gorgeous say about Sara after their exchange about the ceremony?
(a) She says Sara is a shining example of a faithful Jew.
(b) She says Sara should lead the ceremony next time.
(c) She says Sara misspoke some of the words during the ceremony.
(d) She says Sara is a hard woman.

5. How many times has Sara been married?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sara and Nick discuss during the party debate in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. What is Geoffrey's profession?

3. Why does Pfeni carry her belongings in shopping bags?

4. What have Geoffrey and Pfeni done in honor of Sara's birthday?

5. Why does Sara say Pfeni sounds very "New York"?

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