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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Widows and Children First: Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Arnold angry with Ed?
(a) He lied to the social worker.
(b) He left Arnold to face Arnold's mother alone.
(c) He does not want to have a sexual relationship with Arnold.
(d) He is not sympathetic about Alan's death.

2. Where is Arnold at the opening of this scene?
(a) In a church service.
(b) At home.
(c) The International Stud gay bar.
(d) The hospital.

3. What does Arthur suggest may be in the audience that night?
(a) A virus that many will catch.
(b) The perfect man.
(c) Someone who will be his best friend.
(d) A skinhead who will kill Arthur.

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

5. What is another topic that Arthur shares when he is talking onstage?
(a) Why his mother is so supportive of him.
(b) What is the perfect lipstick for a drag queen and why.
(c) The reasons he had an unhappy childhood.
(d) His characteristics of the ideal man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Arnold's decision about visiting Laurel?

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

3. How does Ed feel about Alan?

4. What does the author seem to be revealing in this scene?

5. How does David respond to Arnold telling him that Arnold still intends to adopt David?

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