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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Widows and Children First: Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting at the opening of this scene?
(a) A huge bed.
(b) The opera.
(c) A barn.
(d) The open-air market.

2. Why does Arnold go to the gay bar?
(a) For the anonymous sex.
(b) It is the only sure place to find other homosexual men.
(c) He likes the drinks.
(d) He has only been to a gay bar once.

3. How does Arnold try to justify the anonymous encounter?
(a) By saying he wanted to see what it was like to have sex with a man.
(b) By saying it is an attempt at finding love.
(c) By saying he didn't know what the stranger was going to do.
(d) By pointing out that the man was a lot bigger than Arnold and so Arnold was intimidated.

4. What character is the first to appear?
(a) Laurel.
(b) Alan.
(c) Ed.
(d) Arnold.

5. When does Laurel want Arnold to visit?
(a) When Arnold can get away.
(b) The upcoming weekend.
(c) Never.
(d) In another month or two once Arnold has had time to process Ed's marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what do Laurel and Alan probe?

2. How much time has passed since the last scene?

3. What is Laurel's knowledge of the fact that Ed and Arnold were once lovers?

4. Why does Laurel say she is not inviting Alan and Arnold to her parent's home?

5. After the opening, where do the lights shine?

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