Torch Song Trilogy | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

The International Stud: Scene 1

1. What is the setting at the opening of the play?

A dressing room.

2. What character is the first to appear?

Arnold.

3. Who plays a drag queen in this scene?

Arnold.

4. Who sings from another part of the stage?

A torch singer.

5. What is the name of the singer on the stage?

Lady Blues.

6. What does the singer finish singing?

A ballad.

7. Who delivers a monologue?

Arnold.

8. What is the main content of the monologue?

Frustrations at the lack of true love.

9. How would Arnold most likely describe his love life?

Humiliating.

10. What is another topic that Arthur shares when he is talking onstage?

His characteristics of the ideal man.

11. What does Arthur suggest may be in the audience that night?

The perfect man.

12. What is probably the predominant emotion Arthur displays...
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