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

2. Whose perspective is revealed in the conversation?
(a) The bartender's.
(b) Ed.
(c) The homeless man's.
(d) Arnold.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Arnold go to the gay bar?

2. What happens when Arnold bends over to set a beer can down?

3. What is one possible theme in this scene?

4. What does Ed think about the weekend visit?

5. Over what does Ed feel discomfort?

Short Essay Questions

1. What potential conflicts could ensue by the coming together of Arnold, Ed, and Alan?

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

3. Define the term "fugue," and how it is applicable in this scene.

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the fight between Arnold and his mother after the news of David's adoption was discusssed.

9. Why do you think the author uses the word "Stretto" again in naming this scene?

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

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