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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 point is Eric's reference to The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance intended to make?
(a) Just as Eric has influenced Henry's cultural knowledge, Henry has influenced Eric's.
(b) Eric is becoming more conservative and losing touch with his core values.
(c) Eric's relationship with Henry is based on the consumption of things--art, possessions, elaborate meals, etc.
(d) The age gap between Eric and Henry is a more serious impediment than either of them realizes.

2. What commentary does Morgan offer about the introduction of Leo's character?
(a) He will cause Toby's downfall.
(b) He is a foil for Eric's character.
(c) He is the play's first poor character.
(d) He is the play's first sex worker.

3. What does Eric point to as the primary way culture is transmitted?
(a) Museums.
(b) Stories.
(c) Family.
(d) School.

4. What is Toby's response to the successful opening of his play?
(a) He tells Eric to book the fanciest wedding venue in New York.
(b) He announces that he is starting his second novel.
(c) He flies to L.A. to fire his agent and get a new one.
(d) He starts looking for a permanent place to live in Chicago.

5. What is in the note delivered to Henry at the end of Act Two?
(a) Walter's wishes for the disposal of the farmhouse.
(b) Walter's demand to be included in Henry's will.
(c) Walter's plans for his and Henry's wedding.
(d) Walter's announcement that he is leaving Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Eric and Toby are having sex, what unromantic topic does Toby bring up?

2. Of the criticisms of Eric's character that Henry makes in Act One, which does Eric imply is also a flaw of Henry's?

3. Who is the author of The Inheritance?

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

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

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