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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. What couple is conversing at the same time as Arnold and Alan?
(a) None.
(b) Murray and Jacs.
(c) Arnold and Laurel.
(d) Ed and Laurel.

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

3. What does Arnold ask of Ed?
(a) For a hit of his cocaine.
(b) For Ed to go away.
(c) For a cigarette.
(d) For sex for old times sake.

4. What is the setting at the opening of the play?
(a) A dressing room.
(b) A New York City apartment.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) The vatican.

5. What is Alan's response to Arnold's declaration?
(a) Anger.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Part disbelief.
(d) Relief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are onstage at the opening of this scene?

2. This short scene establishes the potential for a future conflict using a writing technique named what?

3. Where is Arnold at the opening of this scene?

4. What is the purpose of the way the lighting is done?

5. Who is jealous of Alan?

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