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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ed think about the weekend visit?
(a) Ed does not understand all the commotion over a weekend visit.
(b) Arnold had to cancel at the last minute, so there is no visit.
(c) Laurel would not dream of having Arnold visit their home.
(d) He is sorry it is taking place.

3. This short scene establishes the potential for a future conflict using a writing technique named what?
(a) Red Herring.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Allusion.

4. Who delivers a monologue?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Lauren.
(d) Jacs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has taken Ed by surprise?

2. What does Laurel admit about the weekend?

3. What is Arnold talking about with the other person?

4. What does Arnold think of the gay bar scene?

5. Where is the setting in Scene 3?

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