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Acqua Calda Quiz

McDermott, Keith

This Study Guide consists of approximately 54 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Acqua Calda.

Acqua Calda by McDermott, Keith

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McDermott, Keith

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Gerald see while waiting to meet Enzo in Section 4, and why is it significant? (from Section 4)

He sees a lone man obviously waiting, looking at his watch; it represents what is going to happen to Gerald while waiting for Enzo.

He sees a pair of lovers fighting; it represents what he is afraid will happen with Enzo.

He sees a man comforting a weeping friend; it represents what he is afraid will happen when he tells Enzo he has AIDS.

He sees a pair of lovers touching each other; it represents what he hopes will happen with Enzo.

2.

What is the disturbing content of Gerald’s dream, the night before the first performance of the show? (from Section 7)

It depicts Bill as a medieval torturer.

It suggests that he and Enzo are never going to get together.

It recalls his near-death experience in hospital.

It suggests that he is going to go onstage and completely forget everything from rehearsal.

3.

Why does Gerald start dressing in long-sleeved shirts and full-length pants? (from Section 3 )

The sun interacts with one of his cancer medications, causing him discomfort.

He is very pale, so is protecting himself from becoming sunburned.

The sun interacts with one of his AIDS medications, causing him discomfort.

He is protecting himself against mosquito bites, because he is afraid of catching malaria.

4.

What three regrets does the Prologue describe Gerald as having? (from Section 1)

Not having had a long term partner; not having traveled; and not seeing the arrival of the new millennium.

Not working with Bill again; not having visited Italy; and not having had a long-term partner.

Not having seeing the arrival of the new millennium; not working with Bill again; and not having visited Italy.

Not having traveled; not seeing the arrival of the new millennium; and not being a better son.

5.

What is the most likely reason that Gerald is becoming increasingly fatigued in Section 5? (from Section 5 )

His medication had been working, so going off it has left him vulnerable to the HIV virus.

He picked up some germs while bathing in the acqua calda.

He has caught a cold from Enzo.

The medication to protect him from the sun has stopped working, so too much light is making him tired.

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