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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Geoffrey met Pfeni, with whom did he live?
(a) Pfeni's sister, Gorgeous.
(b) Sara's ex-husband.
(c) His mother.
(d) His boyfriend.

2. What does Merv say about the circumstances of his wife's death?
(a) Merv says it was a brutal, drawn-out death over many years.
(b) Merv says it occurred as she was coming into her own as a person.
(c) Merv says it occurred just as they were going to depart on an around-the-world trip.
(d) Merv says both he and his wife were in total denial about it up until the very end.

3. What does Geoffrey say about his relationship with Pfeni?
(a) He says it would be perfect if she would only agree to marry him.
(b) He says they need to spend more time together.
(c) He says it is perfect.
(d) He says he is miserable.

4. What do Sara and Nick discuss during the party debate in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The economic reperscussions of the Concert of Europe.
(b) The beautiful Sabbath ceremony.
(c) Nick's attraction toward Gorgeous.
(d) The plight of displaced Jews.

5. What does Sara say men usually feel about her?
(a) She is fragile.
(b) She is attractive.
(c) She is intimidating.
(d) She is too liberated.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sara appears at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, what do the others do, referring to Merv?

2. What sort of surgery has Sara had as revealed in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What social situation concerns Tess?

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

5. What name does Merv call Sara by when they are left alone during Act 1, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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