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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Laurel want?
2. Whom does Ed resent?
3. What revelation from Ed hurts Arnold's feelings?
4. Where is the person with whom Arnold converses?
5. How much time has passed since scene 2?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are Arnold and Laurel in the kitchen together?
2. Describe Ed and David's interaction on the park bench.
3. What is a side effect of the weekend visit of Alan and Arnold to Ed and Laurel's?
4. Describe a little about Alan and also the relationship between Alan and Arnold.
5. Describe the opening to this scene.
6. How do each of the men (Ed and Arnold) feel about the possibility of a renewed relationship?
7. Is it wise for Arnold to both accept an invitation to visit Ed and Laurel and to take Alan along?
8. Describe Ed's thoughts about the weekend so far.
9. What does Arnold reveal in his one-sided dialogue?
10. Who is Mrs. Beckoff and describe her initial impressions during her visit to Arnold.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The second problem in "The International Stud: Scene 1," of which Arnold shares is the fact that he has gone through some betrayals. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. What is your definition of a betrayal?
2. Discuss a famous incident that you know of or that you research in which someone has betrayed someone else. What were the facts about the situation? Why do you think it occurred? Could the problem have been avoided?
3. Have you been betrayed by a family member or friend? Discuss as much of the situation as you are comfortable to do so and its resolution. Did your relationship change after the betrayal?
4. If you have not felt betrayed by someone in your life and cannot answer question three, discuss whether you have or would be willing to betray someone and for what reasons.
Essay Topic 2
In the first "Fugue in a Nursery, Stretto," the author continues to craft the piece metaphorically as a musical fugue, in which the term stretto is used in this scene. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. Define the term "stretto" in terms of musical composition.
2. Briefly discuss how you think this term is appropriate to the action in this scene.
3. Do you as a reader and/or audience member think the extended metaphor in which the author engages in naming some of the acts is appropriate? What about if one has no musical knowledge?
4. What is most effective and least effective in how the author frames this play around the organization of a fugue?
Essay Topic 3
In "Fugue in a Nursery: Prologue," Laurel calls Arnold and invites him to come and visit her and Ed on the upcoming weekend. Arnold, with some hesitancy, accepts the invitation. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. Why do you think Arnold accepted Laurel's invitation?
2. If you were Arnold, would you have gone for the weekend? Would you have taken your current love interest or not? Why or why not?
3. Some people stay friends with past lovers and some never want to see them again. Which choice do you think is healthier? Explain.
4. If you were Arnold, would you have questions as to Laurel's motives for the invitation? Explain.
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