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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Part One, Prologue and Act One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What moment described in Morgan's dialogue likely foreshadows difficulties in Eric and Toby's relationship?
(a) The forgotten umbrella.
(b) Eric's cultural education of Adam.
(c) The closed terrace door.
(d) Adam's successful audition.

2. On page 53, what does Young Man 1 say "upended" Eric's life?
(a) Toby leaving for Chicago.
(b) Eric running into Walter.
(c) Adam getting the lead in Toby's play.
(d) The prospect of being evicted.

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

4. On whom is the character of Morgan based?
(a) E. M. Forster.
(b) S. M. Stirling.
(c) J. M. Coetzee.
(d) M. P. Shiel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What movie does Adam suggest that he, Toby, and Eric watch together?

2. Which of Morgan's books do the Young Men especially admire?

3. Whose music does Eric play for his friends at his birthday party in Act One, Scene Two?

4. Where does Adam say he met Eric and Toby?

5. What character does Young Man 7 ridicule Toby for comparing his protagonist to?

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