Torch Song Trilogy Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Torch Song Trilogy Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Why does Arnold go to the gay bar?
(a) He likes the drinks.
(b) For the anonymous sex.
(c) He has only been to a gay bar once.
(d) It is the only sure place to find other homosexual men.

2. What does Ed think about the weekend visit?
(a) Laurel would not dream of having Arnold visit their home.
(b) Ed does not understand all the commotion over a weekend visit.
(c) Arnold had to cancel at the last minute, so there is no visit.
(d) He is sorry it is taking place.

3. Who is jealous of Alan?
(a) Laurel.
(b) Ed.
(c) Murray.
(d) Arnold.

4. Where is the setting in Scene 3?
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Aboard an airplane.
(c) A swank restaurant.
(d) The International Stud gay bar.

5. What does Arnold admit to himself?
(a) That he loves Ed.
(b) That he does not want to go back to Ed and risk getting hurt again.
(c) That he actually finds Ed quite obnoxious.
(d) That he only liked Ed for the sex.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the main content of the monologue?

3. What does Ed ask the person with whom he is conversing?

4. How long has it been since Ed and Arnold last met?

5. What has taken Ed by surprise?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Give a brief description of the opening to this scene.

3. Explain why Laurel invited Arnold for the weekend and whether her plan is successful.

4. Is it wise for Arnold to both accept an invitation to visit Ed and Laurel and to take Alan along?

5. Describe a little about Alan and also the relationship between Alan and Arnold.

6. Describe the interactions of the characters on stage at the opening of this act.

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

8. What is Arthur going to do onstage?

9. Describe how Laurel is feeling. Do you think she has the right to feel this way?

10. Describe Ed Reiss.

(see the answer keys)

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