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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sara appears at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, what do the others do, referring to Merv?
(a) They give her a standing ovation.
(b) They tease her.
(c) They tell her they think it's a poor match.
(d) They pull her aside and ask for details.

2. What does Sara accuse Gorgeous of in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Acting like their mother.
(b) Acting like a brat.
(c) Acting like a child.
(d) Acting like a foolish gossip.

3. What compliment does Geoffrey pay to Pfeni during their conversation at the start of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) She knows who she is.
(b) She is capable of being alone.
(c) She is intelligent.
(d) She is beautiful.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, the morning after her night with Merv, what does Sara say caused her illness?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Anger.

5. What does Sara say she wants to do with Geoffrey as the two of them discuss their relationship at the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Settle down.
(b) Have a baby.
(c) Break up.
(d) Write a hit play.

6. What does Gorgeous first say about their mother in Act 2, Scene 2, after the revelations about the Sisters Rosensweig's relationships?
(a) She did an awful job raising them.
(b) She should have explained more about sex.
(c) She should have emphasized their Jewish faith more.
(d) She did a wonderful job raising them.

7. What does Gorgeous say about her husband's employment in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He is moving to London to take a new job.
(b) He is contemplating retirement.
(c) He lost his banking job.
(d) He lost his law firm job.

8. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Tess accuse Sara of living without?
(a) A firm grounding in reality.
(b) Passion.
(c) A belief in fairy tales and mythology.
(d) Sex.

9. Where do Geoffrey and Pfeni say they have to go when they leave Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A homeless shelter.
(b) A candlelight vigil.
(c) A play.
(d) A meeting.

10. What literary work is referred to in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The play Hamlet.
(b) The play Hedda Gabler.
(c) A novel by the Jewish writer Chaim Potok.
(d) The play Three Sisters.

11. What does Sara do when Pfeni takes her hand in Act 2, Scene 1, the morning after the party?
(a) She breaks into song.
(b) She gives her sister a fierce hug.
(c) She pulls it away.
(d) She cries.

12. What does Sara do after Merv leaves in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She breaks into a song from Geoffrey's play.
(b) She dances to Frank Sinatra music.
(c) She speaks to the ghost of her mother.
(d) She listens to the choir recording that Tess was listening to at the very beginning of the play.

13. What does Pfeni say abut Goeffrey's potential as a husband during Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He is perfect son-in-law potential.
(b) He is not an ideal son-in-law.
(c) He would be respectful of her as a wife.
(d) He would be unfaithful.

14. When she enters the scene, during Act 2, Scene 2, who does Sara say is outside in a red convertible?
(a) Merv.
(b) Nick.
(c) Geoffrey's ex-boyfriend.
(d) Gorgeous's husband.

15. When Gorgeous enters Act 2, Scene 2, what does she say she is tired of?
(a) Her sisters judging her.
(b) London--she is ready to go home.
(c) Her radio job.
(d) Keeping up her appearances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Tess and Sara argue about during Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What happens when Gorgeous tries to leave Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who clears the dinner table at the opening of Act 1, Scene 4?

4. When she knocks the item over, what does she do during Act 1, Scene 4?

5. The morning after their night together, to whom does Merv compare Sara?

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