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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. Whom does Ed resent?
(a) Laurel.
(b) No one.
(c) Arnold.
(d) Alan.

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

3. What does Ed ask the person with whom he is conversing?
(a) If it is uncomfortable sleeping on the vents.
(b) If the water is back on.
(c) If the back room is crowded.
(d) If he can get a Tom Collins.

4. Where is Arnold at the opening of this scene?
(a) In a church service.
(b) At home.
(c) The International Stud gay bar.
(d) The hospital.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ed say he dates?

2. What does Arnold think of the gay bar scene?

3. How does Ed feel about Alan?

4. What does Arthur suggest may be in the audience that night?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the resolution at the end of this scene?

2. What message is implied in Laurel's regret at not inviting Alan and Arnold to the wedding?

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

4. Describe Ed and David's interaction on the park bench.

5. What is the major topic of conversation in this scene?

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

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

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

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

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

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