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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fugue in a Nursery: Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plays a drag queen in this scene?
(a) Ed.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Tim.
(d) Jacs.

2. How is the character Ed Reiss described?
(a) As having an obviously bad headache.
(b) As tall and with a pockmarked face.
(c) As a homosexual man.
(d) As a race car driver turned bartender.

3. What is Ed's solution to his conflict?
(a) To date a woman.
(b) To do nothing.
(c) To start a job search while still holding on to his other job.
(d) To buy a book about New York.

4. What is the relationship between Arnold and the person he is taking with him to Ed and Laurel's?
(a) They are siblings.
(b) They are first cousins.
(c) They are lovers.
(d) Arnold is not taking anyone with him.

5. How would Arnold most likely describe his love life?
(a) Lackluster.
(b) Wonderful.
(c) Monagamous.
(d) Humiliating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Arnold?

2. What is probably the predominant emotion Arthur displays in this scene?

3. About what is Ed evasive?

4. What is the setting at the opening of the play?

5. How often does Lady sing a torch song?

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