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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fugue in a Nursery, Stretto.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laurel try to hide?
(a) That she is actually a lesbian.
(b) That she does not love Ed.
(c) That she is HIV positive.
(d) That she is attracted to gay men.

2. What happens when Arnold bends over to set a beer can down?
(a) He sees a religious tract and decides to leave.
(b) The stranger penetrates him from behind.
(c) He drops the beer and it foams all over his clothes.
(d) He asks the man who is with him to leave him alone.

3. After the opening, where do the lights shine?
(a) The stage gets dark.
(b) To the left side of the stage on a statue.
(c) On Ed Reiss.
(d) Over the audience.

4. How does Arnold make a living?
(a) As an architect.
(b) As a bartender.
(c) As a male model and a hustler for gay sex.
(d) As a teacher.

5. What does Arnold believe validates Laurel's attraction to gay men?
(a) The fact that Laurel goes to male gay bars frequently.
(b) The pass she makes for Alan.
(c) The fact that Laurel has slept with several gay men.
(d) The fact that Ed has told Laurel he is gay and she stays with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alan's response to Arnold's declaration?

2. How does Arnold feel about the possible visit?

3. Who is jealous of Alan?

4. What is one possible theme in this scene?

5. What does Laurel want?

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