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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Widows and Children First: Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over what does Ed feel discomfort?
(a) That Alan has made a pass at Laurel.
(b) That Arnold has brought Alan.
(c) Nothing; Ed is quite relaxed.
(d) That Laurel made flan when Ed told her that Arnold was allergic to it.

2. What was Arnold's mother's response and friends' responses to Arnold's loss of Alan?
(a) That Alan had never been faithful to Arnold anyway.
(b) That Alan was too young for Arnold anyway.
(c) That there are many other fish in the ocean.
(d) Arnold's grief was never validated by his mother and even Arnold's friends grew weary of his mourning.

3. What is the setting at the opening of this scene?
(a) The opera.
(b) A huge bed.
(c) A barn.
(d) The open-air market.

4. Why did Ed call Arnold's bedroom what he did?
(a) Because Arnold was so sloppy.
(b) Because it was so cozy and comfortable.
(c) Because Arnold had a collection of adult movies on the shelf in the bedroom.
(d) Because there were glowing stars on the ceiling.

5. How often does Lady sing a torch song?
(a) After each actor speaks.
(b) Only once at the beginning of the play.
(c) Between each scene.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character is the first to appear?

2. What is a codetta?

3. About what is Ed evasive?

4. How is the person trying to awaken Arnold?

5. Who sings from another part of the stage?

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