Torch Song Trilogy Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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Torch Song Trilogy Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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

2. Why does Ed date a woman as well as Arnold?
(a) He doesn't date women.
(b) To make Arnold jealous.
(c) He and Arnold are not dating.
(d) To banish his ambiguous feelings.

3. Where is the setting in Scene 3?
(a) Aboard an airplane.
(b) A swank restaurant.
(c) The International Stud gay bar.
(d) Hollywood.

4. How does Arnold make a living?
(a) As a male model and a hustler for gay sex.
(b) As a bartender.
(c) As an architect.
(d) As a teacher.

5. What is a stranger doing to Arnold?
(a) Fondling him and opening his pants.
(b) Offering him a line of cocaine.
(c) Berating him.
(d) Handing him a joint with incredible hashish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Arnold admit to himself?

3. Where is Arnold at the opening of this scene?

4. What does Arnold ask of Ed?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is the conversation between Alan and Arnold stalled?

5. What could be a possible reason for the torch song between each scene?

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

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

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

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

10. What might be a couple reasons why Laurel's plan is not successful?

(see the answer keys)

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