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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. What is the main content of the monologue?
(a) Frustrations at the lack of true love.
(b) A plea for political action for gay rights.
(c) A list of reason why the talker is about to commit suicide.
(d) A diatribe agains homosexuals.

2. Who is trying to awaken Arnold?
(a) Laurel.
(b) Alan.
(c) Ed.
(d) Murray.

3. Where is Laurel on the day after the weekend that Alan and Arnold visited Ed and her?
(a) In New York City.
(b) In the barn.
(c) Asleep in bed still.
(d) In Boston.

4. At what does Ed hint?
(a) The desire for a reconciliation with Arnold.
(b) That he has been tested HIV positive.
(c) That he needs to borrow a large sum of money from Arnold.
(d) That his is about to marry.

5. How does Ed respond when he answers the phone?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He lets the phone ring.
(c) He is wary.
(d) He is excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. One is the main action in this scene?

2. What is Arnold's final word on the subject of he and Ed?

3. What does Arnold aver to Alan?

4. Who delivers a monologue?

5. According to David, how has Arnold been since Alan's death?

(see the answer key)

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