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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the lighting arranged in this scene?
(a) Lighting is not specified.
(b) It focuses only on the speaking character.
(c) It is a red strobe light.
(d) It is totally dark.

2. What is Arnold's decision about visiting Laurel?
(a) That he will do so.
(b) That he will give it more thought and may come in a month or two.
(c) That he won't visit them but invites them to visit him.
(d) That he cannot emotionally handle a visit.

3. What does Murray want Arnold to do?
(a) To jump off the Golden Gate bridge for his suicide.
(b) To drive with him to Mexico City.
(c) To go home and try to sleep off the drugs he took.
(d) Go to the back room.

4. What is Ed's solution to his conflict?
(a) To date a woman.
(b) To start a job search while still holding on to his other job.
(c) To buy a book about New York.
(d) To do nothing.

5. What does Ed think about the weekend visit?
(a) Arnold had to cancel at the last minute, so there is no visit.
(b) Ed does not understand all the commotion over a weekend visit.
(c) Laurel would not dream of having Arnold visit their home.
(d) He is sorry it is taking place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivers a monologue?

2. What is Arnold talking about with the other person?

3. What reveals Arnold's remaining hurt over the end of the relationship?

4. Who does Arnold plan to bring with him?

5. What is the time frame of this setting?

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