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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Laurel want Arnold to visit?
(a) Never.
(b) In another month or two once Arnold has had time to process Ed's marriage.
(c) The upcoming weekend.
(d) When Arnold can get away.

2. What has taken Ed by surprise?
(a) That Laurel and Alan are cousins.
(b) That Arnold has lost 30 pounds.
(c) That he knew Alan in elementary school.
(d) That Arnold is involved with someone new.

3. Why does Arnold think Ed may be ashamed of him?
(a) Ed doesn't appear to be ashamed of Arnold.
(b) Because Ed will only be with Arnold in a gay bar.
(c) Because Ed never introduces Arnold to a chance encounter with any friends.
(d) Because Ed never introduces Arnold to Ed's parents.

4. Where is the person with whom Arnold converses?
(a) Not in front of Arnold.
(b) Sitting next to Arnold.
(c) In the bathroom stall next to Arnold.
(d) Behind the bar.

5. With whom does Ed converse?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Lauren.
(c) The bartender.
(d) A homeless man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the person trying to awaken Arnold?

2. What does the singer finish singing?

3. Who is described as having boyish charms?

4. What does Arnold think of the gay bar scene?

5. This short scene establishes the potential for a future conflict using a writing technique named what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What musical term is used in this scene and explain why it is used.

2. With whom is Ed speaking and what is the content of the conversation?

3. Describe the opening of this scene.

4. What is Mrs. Beckoff's response to news of the impending adoption of David?

5. How are Arnold and Alan's conversation similar to that of Ed and Laurel?

6. Describe the situation at the beginning of this scene.

7. How is the conversation between Alan and Arnold stalled?

8. What is the major topic of conversation in this scene?

9. What is happening from another part of the stage and how does it tie in with Arthur?

10. How does the conversation end?

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