The Inheritance (Matthew Lopez) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 29:

1.

Who are Jasper and Tristan? (from Part Two, Act One, Scenes One – Three )

Two young gay men whom Henry's sons refer to as examples of why they cannot be perceived as homophobic.

Two young men in Eric's circle of friends who agree with Henry's conservative perspectives.

A pair of guests at a cocktail party hosted by Henry who confront him about his Republican values.

A pair of guests at Eric’s brunch who confront Henry about his Republican values.

2.

What earlier sexual experience portrayed by the play is echoed in Leo's experiences on Fire Island, and why is this echoing particularly significant? (from Part Two, Act One, Scenes Four and Five)

Leo's experience echoes that of Adam in Prague; the echoing is significant because Leo and Adam are played by the same actor.

Leo's experience echoes that of Henry's when he arrived in New York; the echoing is significant because both characters contracted HIV-AIDS as a result of their experiences.

Leo's experience echoes that of Walter's when he arrived in London; the echoing is significant because both characters were physically assaulted in the aftermath of their respective encounters.

Leo's experience echoes that of Eric in Prague; the echoing is significant because Leo and Eric are played by the same actor.

3.

Whom does Eric invite to have dinner with him? (from Part One, Act One, Scenes Four (Section Two) and Five )

Morgan.

Adam.

Henry.

Walter.

4.

What city was Adam in when he had his unprotected sexual encounter? (from Part One, Act Two, Scenes One - Four)

Hesinki.

London.

Prague.

Paris.

5.

Whom does Toby invite to join him on Fire Island? (from Part Two, Act One, Scenes One – Three )

Henry.

Eric.

Adam.

Leo.

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