Disgraced Quiz

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Why does Isaac think Emily might get bad responses from art critics of her show? (from Scene 2)

Because she’s a white woman mocking the faith of non-white cultures.

Because she’s a white woman exploiting other artistic styles (i.e. non-white) to make money.

Because she’s a white woman mocking other artistic styles (i.e. non-white) in her work.

Because she’s a white woman using the artistic style of non-white cultures in her work.

What does the play's point of view seem to be suggesting about the outcome of both feeling and being on the receiving end of racism and/or prejudice?

That one way or another, it leads to death.

That one way or another, it leads to forgiveness.

That one way or another, it leads to redemption.

That one way or another, it leads to violence.

Themes: In what way does Emily's painting of Amir echo the painting by Velazquez that inspired her?

Both paintings suggest that their subjects are non-Muslim.

Both paintings suggest their subjects are artists themselves.

Both paintings suggest that their dark-skinned subjects are slaves.

Both paintings suggest that their subjects are free and independent.

What is the most likely reason that Jory finds Amir’s attitude towards airport security “kind of admirable”? (from Scene 3, Parts 1, 2, and 3)

As an African-American woman, she feels that challenging assumptions can only bring a positive reward.

As an African-American woman, she feels any direct addressing of potential racism is a good thing.

As a lawyer, she feels that confronting authority is reckless, but sometimes unavoidable.

As a woman, she feels that it’s one of those times that a “guy” thing is the right thing to do.

What are the implications of the opening moments / images of Scene 4? (from Scene 4)

That after the events at the end of Scene 3, Emily has moved out.

That after the events at the end of Scene 3, Amir is moving out.

That after the events at the end of Scene 3, Amir has quit his job.

That after the events at the end of Scene 3, Emily has thrown Amir out.