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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 does Arnold admit to himself?
(a) That he only liked Ed for the sex.
(b) That he loves Ed.
(c) That he does not want to go back to Ed and risk getting hurt again.
(d) That he actually finds Ed quite obnoxious.

2. Of what could the bed setting be symbolic?
(a) It could be symbolic of the intimacy of the characters with each other.
(b) There is no real symbolism to the bed setting.
(c) That they are all bored and need to sleep.
(d) That they would each like to be sexually partnered with someone else.

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

4. What is implied in the song Arnold sings?
(a) Nothing since he was too upset to go onstage.
(b) That the perfect man may be a woman.
(c) That Arnold believes in love at first sight.
(d) That he still feels something for Ed.

5. How long has it been since Arnold and Ed have ended their relationship?
(a) A year.
(b) Five months.
(c) Ten years.
(d) A few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Laurel upset?

2. What style is the dialogue in this scene?

3. Who is jealous of Alan?

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

5. What is the main content of the monologue?

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