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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Upon what do all four characters on stage agree?
2. According to David, how has Arnold been since Alan's death?
3. How much time has passed since the last scene?
4. Why is Mrs. Beckoff coming to visit Arnold?
5. Why did Ed call Arnold's bedroom what he did?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "The International Stud: Scene 5," Ed talks to Arnold after Arnold's performance. Arnold expresses his hurt that Ed was/is unwilling to introduce Arnold to his parents as Ed's lover. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. Do you think Ed is being fair to Arnold? Why or why not?
2. What do you think you would do if you were Arnold in this scene?
3. Have you ever had a friend or romantic interest that you would be unwilling or hesitant to introduce to your parents? Did you do it anyway? Why or why not?
4. If Arnold were to go to a therapist or "peer counselor" and describe the situation with Ed, what do you think that person would tell Arnold? Would you tell Arnold the same thing?
Essay Topic 2
Choose one of the following topics and write a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. Discuss the similarities and differences of the themes among the three plays.
2. Write a possible scene that takes place a year later.
3. Choose one character and follow his/her development and growth (or lack of growth).
Essay Topic 3
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?
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