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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 adopting David?
(a) Because it is a goal that Arnold and Alan shared.
(b) Because David was living on the streets.
(c) Because David is gay.
(d) Because David is his biological son.

2. What is the relationship between Arnold and the person he is taking with him to Ed and Laurel's?
(a) They are siblings.
(b) They are first cousins.
(c) They are lovers.
(d) Arnold is not taking anyone with him.

3. Where are all of the characters in the opening of this scene?
(a) It is not obvious where they are.
(b) On the bed.
(c) In the produce section of the open-air market.
(d) In the audience at the opera.

4. What happens when Arnold bends over to set a beer can down?
(a) He sees a religious tract and decides to leave.
(b) He drops the beer and it foams all over his clothes.
(c) He asks the man who is with him to leave him alone.
(d) The stranger penetrates him from behind.

5. What gets in the way of Laurel's plans for the weekend?
(a) Arnold bringing Alan along.
(b) It rained and so they couldn't play tennis.
(c) Laurel had no plans; she is just living the weekend as it unfolds.
(d) Arnold did not want to become a father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurel want?

2. Who calls Arnold?

3. What is the time frame of this setting?

4. What does the singer finish singing?

5. What is the day when this act opens?

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