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Harvey Fierstein

Torch Song Trilogy | Quiz

Harvey Fierstein
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Torch Song Trilogy | Quiz

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1)

Where does Laurel live? (from Fugue in a Nursery: Prologue)

In San Francisco.
In Nebraska.
In Manhattan.
A farmhouse in upstate New York.
2)

Who does David respect tremendously? (from Widows and Children First: Scene 3)

Mrs. Beckoff.
Arnold.
Ed.
His art teacher.
3)

What is the setting at the opening of this scene? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Nursery: A Fugue)

A huge bed.
The opera.
A barn.
The open-air market.
4)

What is the relationship between Arnold and the person he is taking with him to Ed and Laurel's? (from Fugue in a Nursery: Prologue)

They are siblings.
They are first cousins.
Arnold is not taking anyone with him.
They are lovers.
5)

How does Ed feel about Alan? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Nursery: A Fugue)

Ed is indifferent to Alan.
Interested to pick Alan's brain about music.
Jealousy.
Happy to meet Laurel's cousin.
6)

What is Ed reading? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Codetta)

Nothing.
A newspaper article.
An advertisement for men's cologne.
A Tale of Two Cities.
7)

What does David encourage Ed to do and what is Ed's response? (from Widows and Children First: Scene 3)

David encourages Ed to go back to Laurel.
David encourages Ed to make the break with Laurel permanent.
David encourages Ed to continue with his art.
David encourages Ed to discuss his relationship with Laurel but Ed declines.
8)

What does Arnold respond to Ed's inquiry about a possible relationship? (from Widows and Children First: Scene 4)

Arnold says he is already interested in someone else.
Arnold says it will be a cold day in hell before he'd consider Ed as a lover.
Arnold encourages Ed to return to Laurel.
Arnold pretends not to hear Ed.
9)

What is one possible theme in this scene? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Subject)

That temptation is avoidable through will power.
It is impossible to be monogamous if you are not married.
That love is always a temporary state.
Love's long-term effects cannot fully be realized until much later after the initial impact has diminished.
10)

Who are onstage at the opening of this scene? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Nursery: A Fugue)

Alan and Ed.
Ed and Arnold.
Laurel, Ed, Arnold, and Alan.
No one.
11)

What do Laurel and Ed do despite the presence of Alan and Arnold? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Counter Subject)

Make love.
Have Ed's parents over for brunch.
Continue their Sunday morning schedule.
Go off to play tennis.
12)

What does each person begin to question? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Codetta)

The loyalty and depth of love of his or her lover.
If love can be wrong.
Whether coming together was a good idea.
Why he or she loves their partner.
13)

Over what does Ed feel discomfort? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Nursery: A Fugue)

That Laurel made flan when Ed told her that Arnold was allergic to it.
That Arnold has brought Alan.
Nothing; Ed is quite relaxed.
That Alan has made a pass at Laurel.
14)

What is implied in the song Arnold sings? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Epilogue)

That he still feels something for Ed.
That the perfect man may be a woman.
That Arnold believes in love at first sight.
Nothing since he was too upset to go onstage.
15)

What is Laurel's knowledge of the fact that Ed and Arnold were once lovers? (from Fugue in a Nursery: Prologue)

She has no suspician about it whatsoever.
She has often suspected it but does not know for sure.
It is not made clear how much she knows.
She is aware of the fact.
16)

What does Arnold regret? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Stretto)

Nothing.
That he had ever been involved with Ed.
That he told Laurel that Ed always called him, not the reverse.
That he told Laurel he was still in love with Ed.
17)

Of what does Arnold sing after Laurel leaves? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Epilogue)

A torch song about the end of an affair.
Nothing; he is too upset to go onstage.
A torch song about beauty and the beast.
A torch song about meeting the perfect man.
18)

Of what do both couples agree? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Stretto)

That love is not reliable.
That they should swap partners sexually for a night.
That their individual relationships are honest and open.
That they should split up.
19)

What is Mrs. Beckoff's main concern about Arnold adopting David? (from Widows and Children First: Scene 2)

That Arnold will want Mrs. Beckoff to treat David like a grandson.
That Arnold's lifestyle as inappropriate for raising a child.
That Arnold cannot afford to financially support a child.
That the courts will not approve the adoption and Arnold will be hurt.
20)

About what are Ed and Arnold talking at the opening of this scene? (from Widows and Children First: Scene 4)

About a man Ed has started dating.
Ed broaches the idea of Arnold and Ed getting back together.
About a man Arnold has started dating.
About David's adoption.
21)

What style is the dialogue in this scene? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Subject)

Harmoniuos.
Antiphonic.
Metaphorical.
Like a fugue.
22)

What is shocking for Laurel to hear? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Stretto)

That Arnold and Ed do not talk on the phone.
That Ed told Arnold that Laurel insists that Ed call Arnold occasionally.
That Ed initiates the phone calls to Arnold.
That Ed is HIV positive.
23)

Upon what do all four characters on stage agree? (from Fugue in a Nursery, Codetta)

That there is no explaining the complexities of love.
That Arnold and Alan love each other.
That there is always one person who loves one more than the other.
That it's time to get up and have some dinner.
24)

Why does Alan want to leave Ed and Laurel's home. (from Fugue in a Nursery, Stretto)

He is angry that Ed and Arnold had sex together.
He is bored.
His guilt over having sex with Ed.
He doesn't want Laurel to try to seduce him again.
25)

What is Arnold's decision about visiting Laurel? (from Fugue in a Nursery: Prologue)

That he will do so.
That he cannot emotionally handle a visit.
That he will give it more thought and may come in a month or two.
That he won't visit them but invites them to visit him.
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