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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Part Two, Act Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Walter, what is Henry's attitude toward their relationship?
(a) Henry willingly gives more than he takes.
(b) Henry sees the relationship too idealistically.
(c) Henry takes their relationship for granted.
(d) Henry sees it as a transaction.

2. What topic does Toby avoid talking about, even with Eric?
(a) His other lovers.
(b) His writing.
(c) His ambitions.
(d) His past.

3. Whose working conditions does Eric chide Henry over as Henry prepares to leave for his business trip?
(a) Henry's pilot and flight crew.
(b) Henry's sons.
(c) Henry's assistant.
(d) Their building's doormen.

4. What does Walter tell Eric about Eric's relationship with Toby?
(a) He thinks it likely that Toby will leave Eric for Adam.
(b) He thinks they are not well-suited to one another.
(c) He thinks that Toby is using Eric for a place to live.
(d) He thinks that as Toby becomes more successful, he will lose interest in Eric.

5. Who was the first person to die in the farmhouse?
(a) A New York State senator.
(b) A Revolutionary War soldier.
(c) Peter West.
(d) An escaped slave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action of Walter's surprises the group of friends and makes them uncomfortable?

2. What detail of his personal background does Adam reveal after Toby accuses him of being coddled?

3. What causes Adam to miss his performance?

4. Who is on the beach with Leo in the opening of Part Two, Act Two?

5. On page 53, what does Young Man 1 say "upended" Eric's life?

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