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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Part One, Act Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Adam invites Toby into his apartment for a drink, what covert agenda is revealed in his dialogue?
(a) He wants a sexual relationship with Toby.
(b) He is looking for someone to edit his novel manuscript.
(c) He wants to ask questions about the meaning of Toby's book.
(d) He is interested in playing the lead in Toby's play.

2. On page 109, what phrase does Toby say he is going to have engraved on his tombstone?
(a) "Gifted Playwright."
(b) "Oh Toby."
(c) "So Close."
(d) "Bring me Whiskey."

3. What news does Henry arrive with during Eric and Toby's fight?
(a) He intends to buy the apartment building.
(b) He will finance Toby's Broadway debut.
(c) Walter has died.
(d) He and Water have decided to get married.

4. What movie does Adam suggest that he, Toby, and Eric watch together?
(a) Jules et Jim.
(b) The 400 Blows.
(c) Breathless.
(d) The Deer Hunter.

5. What baseless assumption do Charles and Paul make when they see Walter talking to Eric in the hallway?
(a) They assume that Walter is locked out of his apartment.
(b) They assume that Eric is part of the building's maintenance staff.
(c) They assume that Eric is trying to con Walter out of money.
(d) They assume that Walter is trying to solicit sex from Eric.

Short Answer Questions

1. What detail does Lopez offer that characterizes Paul as self-centered?

2. After Toby's play opens, who compares him to famous playwrights like Albee and O'Neill?

3. How does Adam characterize Elan in Act One, Scene Two?

4. Where does Adam's bathhouse story take place?

5. What is Toby's play called?

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