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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Adam referring to when he mentions getting a PEP prescription?
(a) A medication taken as a preventative before a possible exposure to HIV.
(b) A medication that prevents transmission of HIV to an uninfected partner.
(c) A medication that lowers the chance of becoming infected after an exposure to HIV.
(d) A medication that minimizes the side effects of AIDS.

4. What singer and actress does Jasper bring up as an example of "camp"?
(a) Liza Minnelli.
(b) Bette Midler.
(c) Cher.
(d) Judy Garland.

5. What is Eric in the middle of doing when Henry visits in Act Three, Scene Two?
(a) Packing.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Crying.
(d) Writing.

6. What action of Walter's surprises the group of friends and makes them uncomfortable?
(a) He critiques their table manners.
(b) He smokes a cigarette.
(c) He says grace before they eat.
(d) He refuses any alcohol.

7. What are the Young Men all doing in the play's prologue?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Posting selfies.

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

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

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

11. Why does Henry leave Eric at the farmhouse and drive away?
(a) He needs to go pick up the key from the caretaker.
(b) He wants Eric to have a moment alone with Walter's memory.
(c) He finds it too painful to be at the farmhouse himself.
(d) He and Eric are fighting about respecting Walter's wishes.

12. What does the dialogue at the end of Act One, Scene Two demonstrate?
(a) Adam now realizes how damaging to his career his infatuation with Toby could be.
(b) Toby realizes how close he has come to ruining his relationship with Eric.
(c) Adam is no longer attracted to Toby because of Toby's attitude.
(d) There has been a power shift in Adam and Toby's relationship.

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

14. In Act Two, Scene One, what does Adam say that first makes Toby express a desire to leave Adam's apartment?
(a) Adam suggests a revision to Elan's lines.
(b) Adam propositions Toby for sex.
(c) Adam tells Toby that he loves him.
(d) Adam asks for Toby's agent's phone number.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of The Inheritance?

3. In Act Three, Scene Two, what does Henry teach Eric about?

4. What news does Eric wake up to on his thirty-fourth birthday?

5. What college did Adam, Eric, and Jasper all attend?

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