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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part Two, Prologue and Act One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the box that Toby refuses to look at and ultimately leaves behind in Eric's apartment?
(a) Toby's parents' things.
(b) Toby's childhood possessions.
(c) Unsold copies of Toby's novel.
(d) Gifts that Toby gave Adam during their relationship.

2. What is the main feeling that Walter comes away with from the brunch conversation?
(a) Alienation.
(b) Hope.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Amusement.

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

4. What news does Eric wake up to on his thirty-fourth birthday?
(a) His position at Jasper's company is being eliminated.
(b) He will lose the apartment on January 1st.
(c) Toby is not coming home for his birthday.
(d) Toby is once again postponing their wedding.

5. What does Toby believe the fight with Eric was really about?
(a) Walter.
(b) The apartment.
(c) Adam.
(d) His play.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Eric and Toby meet at a bar, what does Toby confess to Eric?

2. What does Eric point to as the primary way culture is transmitted?

3. On page 113, when Toby tells Adam that he loves him, what does Adam reply?

4. What news does Henry arrive with during Eric and Toby's fight?

5. How does Toby describe to Adam what love feels like?

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