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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship between Ed and Arnold?
(a) They are co-workers.
(b) They are best friends.
(c) They are lovers.
(d) They do not actually know each other.

2. What is Laurel's knowledge of the fact that Ed and Arnold were once lovers?
(a) She has often suspected it but does not know for sure.
(b) It is not made clear how much she knows.
(c) She has no suspician about it whatsoever.
(d) She is aware of the fact.

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

4. Who does Arnold plan to bring with him?
(a) Cynthia.
(b) Joe.
(c) Alan.
(d) No one.

5. Of what do both couples agree?
(a) That they should swap partners sexually for a night.
(b) That they should split up.
(c) That love is not reliable.
(d) That their individual relationships are honest and open.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the person with whom Arnold converses?

2. How does Arnold try to justify the anonymous encounter?

3. Why is the backroom dark?

4. What did Ed used to call Arnold's bedroom?

5. Why did Ed call Arnold's bedroom what he did?

(see the answer key)

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