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

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

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

4. What is the setting at the opening of this scene?
(a) A huge bed.
(b) The open-air market.
(c) A barn.
(d) The opera.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Lady sing a torch song?

2. What is Arnold talking about with the other person?

3. What is the purpose of the way the lighting is done?

4. How long has it been since Arnold and Ed have ended their relationship?

5. How could Arnold's emotion be described when he is in the back room?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is the main character present at the opening of this scene and what is the setting?

4. Describe the opening of this scene.

5. Who do you think has the most to lose by this weekend encounter?

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

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

8. When and why is Laurel visiting Arnold?

9. What is a side effect of the weekend visit of Alan and Arnold to Ed and Laurel's?

10. Who is Mrs. Beckoff and describe her initial impressions during her visit to Arnold.

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