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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sara deflect conversation about social conditions?
(a) She talks about her relationship with Geoffrey.
(b) She talks about Jewish food.
(c) She talks about her latest shopping spree.
(d) She talks about Hong Kong.

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

3. What have Geoffrey and Pfeni done in honor of Sara's birthday?
(a) Written a one-act play in her honor.
(b) Written a poem in her honor.
(c) Had a painting commisssioned in her honor.
(d) Rewritten lyrics in her honor.

4. What is one of Merv's concerns regarding the discussion at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Whether he has overstayed his welcome.
(b) Anti-Semitism.
(c) Musical theater is dying.
(d) Deciphering Nick's accent.

5. What does Gorgeous say Sara has become?
(a) A hard woman.
(b) A vain woman.
(c) A pessimistic woman.
(d) An unfulfilled woman.

6. Why doesn't Tess take the statue of Shiva?
(a) Tess says Sara needs it more than she does.
(b) Tess is Catholic.
(c) Tess's boyfriend would disapprove.
(d) Tess is not superstitious.

7. What does Gorgeous say about herself?
(a) She is clumsy.
(b) She is a celebrity.
(c) She is a good singer.
(d) She is a nobody.

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

9. What happens to the party as Gorgeous chatters on?
(a) The party-goers grow irritated with her jokes.
(b) The party-goers grow more lively.
(c) The room goes silent.
(d) The party divides into those who want to talk to Gorgeous and those who don't.

10. What do Merv and Geoffrey do when they first see each other?
(a) They kiss each other on both cheeks.
(b) They do a song and dance routine.
(c) They walk to the opposite side of the room to have a private conversation.
(d) They shake hands stiffly.

11. Whose side does Merv take in the debate that is occurring at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Sara's side.
(b) Tom and Tess's side.
(c) Nick's side.
(d) He does not appear to have an opinion.

12. What do Geoffrey and Pfeni do to entertain everyone at the party in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) They recite a rhyming poem.
(b) They tell a long joke.
(c) They play charades.
(d) They perform a song.

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

14. What expression does Sara use to express what she expects of Tess?
(a) She should be a "femme fatale."
(b) She should be a "nice Jewish girl."
(c) She should be a "woman of substance."
(d) She should be a "bookworm."

15. How could the amount of time Pfeni and Geoffrey spend together be categorized?
(a) They see each other only on their yearly vacation.
(b) They have a very specific arrangement to only see each other every other weekend.
(c) They spend much of the time apart.
(d) They spend all of their time together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Geoffrey suddenly remember before he exits Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Whose birthday is to be celebrated?

3. What is Tess listening to when Pfeni arrives?

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

5. What is Nick's reaction to the global situation?

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