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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Arnold go to the gay bar?
(a) He likes the drinks.
(b) He has only been to a gay bar once.
(c) For the anonymous sex.
(d) It is the only sure place to find other homosexual men.

2. Of what could the bed setting be symbolic?
(a) It could be symbolic of the intimacy of the characters with each other.
(b) That they would each like to be sexually partnered with someone else.
(c) That they are all bored and need to sleep.
(d) There is no real symbolism to the bed setting.

3. What does Arnold ask of Ed?
(a) For sex for old times sake.
(b) For a cigarette.
(c) For Ed to go away.
(d) For a hit of his cocaine.

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

5. What is a stranger doing to Arnold?
(a) Handing him a joint with incredible hashish.
(b) Berating him.
(c) Offering him a line of cocaine.
(d) Fondling him and opening his pants.

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Arnold's emotion be described when he is in the back room?

2. This short scene establishes the potential for a future conflict using a writing technique named what?

3. What does Murray look like?

4. What is Alan's response to Arnold's declaration?

5. Who is waiting for a phone call from Ed?

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