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

2. What is one possible theme in this scene?
(a) Love's long-term effects cannot fully be realized until much later after the initial impact has diminished.
(b) That temptation is avoidable through will power.
(c) That love is always a temporary state.
(d) It is impossible to be monogamous if you are not married.

3. About what is Ed evasive?
(a) That he plans to break up with Arnold.
(b) That he knows about Arnold's infidelity.
(c) That he is seeing someone else.
(d) That his parents are there.

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

5. Why will Ed not introduce Arnold to his parents?
(a) Because Arnold is a different race from Ed.
(b) Because Arnold is a blue collar worker.
(c) His parents would not understand a homosexual relationship.
(d) Ed has now decided to introduce Arnold to his parents.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Murray look like?

3. About what does Laurel seem particularly smug?

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

5. Who plays a drag queen in this scene?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Laurel mentioned in Ed's phone conversation with Arnold?

4. Upon what do the two couples seem to agree?

5. What is the significance of the term "Stretto" in this scene?

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

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

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

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