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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. How is the lighting arranged in this scene?
(a) It is a red strobe light.
(b) It is totally dark.
(c) Lighting is not specified.
(d) It focuses only on the speaking character.

2. How does Arnold try to justify the anonymous encounter?
(a) By saying he didn't know what the stranger was going to do.
(b) By pointing out that the man was a lot bigger than Arnold and so Arnold was intimidated.
(c) By saying it is an attempt at finding love.
(d) By saying he wanted to see what it was like to have sex with a man.

3. What is the backroom of a gay bar?
(a) Where intimate homosexual encounters occur.
(b) Where they show videos.
(c) Where there is a massage parlour.
(d) Where the poker games go on.

4. What is Arnold talking about with the other person?
(a) That he plans to kill himself.
(b) How he has been tested for AIDS.
(c) About the decorations.
(d) That he is hurt by Ed's betrayal and wants a deep and true love.

5. Of what could the bed setting be symbolic?
(a) It could be symbolic of the intimacy of the characters with each other.
(b) That they would each like to be sexually partnered with someone else.
(c) There is no real symbolism to the bed setting.
(d) That they are all bored and need to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the singer finish singing?

2. What does Arnold aver to Alan?

3. What is the main content of the monologue?

4. What is the relationship between Ed and Arnold?

5. What does Ed think about the weekend visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence is there that Arnold is not a regular in the back room of the International Bar?

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

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

4. Describe Ed's thoughts about the weekend so far.

5. What happens when Arnold joins Ed and David on the park bench?

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

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

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

9. What in this scene indicates the differences between the two couples?

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

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