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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Merv and Geoffrey know each other?
(a) Through the theater.
(b) Through a friend.
(c) Through the Jewish temple.
(d) Through their political affiliations.

2. Gorgeous's husband does not attend the party. What reason is give in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is in Hong Kong on business.
(b) He was too busy to travel.
(c) She does not have one.
(d) She reveals that he has divorced her.

3. Why does Sara complain to Pfeni about Tess?
(a) Sara thinks Tess is too frumpy.
(b) Sara says Tess is trying to do everything the opposite of her mother.
(c) Sara thinks Tess will try to run away.
(d) Sara would like for Tess to become a famous playwright and Tess is resisting her.

4. When Pfeni tells a story about their childhood in New York, what does Sara feel she is doing?
(a) Justifying her behavior.
(b) Romanticizing their younger years.
(c) Telling lies about their younger years just to impress Tess.
(d) Purposely forgetting all about their Jewish traditions.

5. What does Pfeni say is her motivation for coming to dinner?
(a) She doesn't want Gorgeous to be the only sister who shows up.
(b) She has nothing better to do.
(c) She wants to meet Tess's boyfriend.
(d) She wants to return to her Jewish roots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Geoffrey met Pfeni, with whom did he live?

2. How does Pfeni feel about her appearance?

3. Why doesn't Tess take the statue of Shiva?

4. What childhood game do Pfeni and Sara play?

5. What does Geoffrey say about Pfeni's appearance?

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