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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. What is annoying to Arnold about his conversation with Ed?
(a) That Ed does not acknowledge Arnold's hurt.
(b) The fact that Ed tries to kiss Arnold in the middle of the conversation.
(c) Ed's conflicted state of mind.
(d) That Ed keeps talking about Laurel.

2. What does the stranger do when Arnold tries to talk?
(a) Arnold is too scared to talk.
(b) Jokes around with Arnold.
(c) Slaps Arnold.
(d) The stranger replies that he is deaf.

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

4. Where does Laurel live?
(a) In San Francisco.
(b) A farmhouse in upstate New York.
(c) In Nebraska.
(d) In Manhattan.

5. About what is Arnold still hurt?
(a) That Ed refused to have sex with Arnold one last time.
(b) That Ed cannot share his presence in his life with his parents.
(c) That Ed prefers a woman over him.
(d) Arnold is way past any hurt from Ed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Arnold?

2. Who is jealous of Alan?

3. What is the response to the question?

4. About what does Laurel seem particularly smug?

5. Why will Ed not introduce Arnold to his parents?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What might be a couple reasons why Laurel's plan is not successful?

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

4. How does Arthur's monologue reflect an underlying optimism or hope?

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

6. Why does Ed think Laurel is attracted to gay men?

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

8. Where are Ed and Alan and what are they doing?

9. What are two examples of how Arnold rationalizes his behavior?

10. What does Arnold reveal in his one-sided dialogue?

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