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

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

3. What does Arnold do in order to have some time to think over Ed and his relationship?
(a) Tells Ed he has to talk to his astrologer again about their relationship.
(b) Asks Ed to go get the car.
(c) Asks Ed to contact him in a few weeks.
(d) Tells Ed to meet him outside the back but leaves out the front.

4. How would Arnold most likely describe his love life?
(a) Wonderful.
(b) Humiliating.
(c) Lackluster.
(d) Monagamous.

5. Who visits Arnold backstage after Arnold's performance?
(a) Ed.
(b) Jacs.
(c) Laurel.
(d) Murray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is probably the predominant emotion Arthur displays in this scene?

2. What is the setting at the opening of this scene?

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

4. Of what could the bed setting be symbolic?

5. Why is the backroom dark?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Arnold and Laurel in the kitchen together?

2. How do each of the men (Ed and Arnold) feel about the possibility of a renewed relationship?

3. What do Arnold and Alan decide about their relationship?

4. Why do you think Ed Reiss insists that he dates women as well as men?

5. What hurts Arnold's feelings and why do you think Ed does the action that hurts Arnold?

6. Describe Ed's thoughts about the weekend so far.

7. How does Ed think his parents feel about homosexuality and how does that figure into his dating Laurel?

8. What happens when Arnold joins Ed and David on the park bench?

9. What message is implied in Laurel's regret at not inviting Alan and Arnold to the wedding?

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

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