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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 did Ed call Arnold's bedroom what he did?
(a) Because it was so cozy and comfortable.
(b) Because there were glowing stars on the ceiling.
(c) Because Arnold had a collection of adult movies on the shelf in the bedroom.
(d) Because Arnold was so sloppy.

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

3. What is Laurel and Alan's reactions to Ed and Arnold?
(a) Curiousity.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Voyeurism.

4. Whose perspective is revealed in the conversation?
(a) The homeless man's.
(b) The bartender's.
(c) Arnold.
(d) Ed.

5. What has Laurel done?
(a) Re-decorated the master bath.
(b) Left Ed.
(c) Called Arnold.
(d) Gotten pregnant by Arnold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurel want?

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

3. Who discuss a similar subject of that between Ed and Laurel?

4. What crisis that was just emerging during the writing of this play did the author seem to have in mind when writing this play?

5. What happens when Arnold bends over to set a beer can down?

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