Torch Song Trilogy Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Torch Song Trilogy Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described as having boyish charms?
(a) Ed.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Murray.
(d) Alan.

2. How much time has passed since scene 2?
(a) Four months.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Four days.
(d) A year.

3. How could Arnold's emotion be described when he is in the back room?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nervous.
(d) He refuses to go to back room.

4. What does Arnold aver to Alan?
(a) That he has never had an STD.
(b) That there is nothing between Arnold and Ed.
(c) That he will always love Ed.
(d) That he is monogamous.

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

6. What reveals Arnold's remaining hurt over the end of the relationship?
(a) Arnold's cool response to Ed.
(b) The fact that Arnold slaps Ed.
(c) Nothing; Arnold is determined that Ed not see his hurt.
(d) That Arnold won't see Ed.

7. Who is at home?
(a) Tom.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Lauren.
(d) Ed.

8. What is the relationship between Ed and Arnold?
(a) They are lovers.
(b) They are co-workers.
(c) They do not actually know each other.
(d) They are best friends.

9. Whom does Ed resent?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Alan.
(c) Laurel.
(d) No one.

10. Who sings from another part of the stage?
(a) A torch singer.
(b) Laurel.
(c) Edward.
(d) No one.

11. What is a stranger doing to Arnold?
(a) Handing him a joint with incredible hashish.
(b) Offering him a line of cocaine.
(c) Fondling him and opening his pants.
(d) Berating him.

12. Who is Ed dating?
(a) Laurel.
(b) No one.
(c) Jacs.
(d) Murray.

13. Over what does Ed feel discomfort?
(a) That Alan has made a pass at Laurel.
(b) Nothing; Ed is quite relaxed.
(c) That Arnold has brought Alan.
(d) That Laurel made flan when Ed told her that Arnold was allergic to it.

14. What does Arnold express to Ed about their relationship?
(a) That he wishes Ed had come back sooner because Arnold is now in another relationship.
(b) That is could be a lifelong commitment.
(c) That he never really wants to see Ed again.
(d) That Ed would return but also that Ed would have more clarity on the direction of his personal life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the person trying to awaken Arnold?

2. Why does Arnold go to the gay bar?

3. What does Arnold do in order to have some time to think over Ed and his relationship?

4. What is the setting at the opening of the play?

5. What does Arnold prefer at the moment?

(see the answer keys)

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