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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. 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) Adam's successful audition.
(d) The closed terrace door.

2. Why does Jasper not come to the Nutcracker performance?
(a) He is not speaking to Eric.
(b) He is traveling for the holidays.
(c) He is busy at work.
(d) He has moved to London.

3. Whose ghost does Eric believe he sees when he enters the farmhouse?
(a) His grandmother's.
(b) E. M. Forster's.
(c) Peter's.
(d) Walter's.

4. Which statistician is mentioned frequently in Act Two?
(a) Nate Silver.
(b) David Blackwell.
(c) Susan Murphy.
(d) Jake Porway.

5. What is the consequence of Toby's behavior at the rehearsal of his play?
(a) The play is almost pulled from production.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He is barred from further rehearsals.
(d) The opening of the play is postponed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What surprises Toby about Adam's apartment?

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

4. What is implied by Toby's dialogue while Adam is in the shower in Act One, Scene Two?

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

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