View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Widows and Children First: Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arnold believe validates Laurel's attraction to gay men?
(a) The fact that Laurel has slept with several gay men.
(b) The fact that Laurel goes to male gay bars frequently.
(c) The fact that Ed has told Laurel he is gay and she stays with him.
(d) The pass she makes for Alan.

2. How does this scene end?
(a) With Arnold learning the adoption is not approved.
(b) Arnold is happy with David's love and the potential of a relationship with Ed again and feels hopeful once more.
(c) With Mrs. Beckoff commiting suicide.
(d) With Ed going back to Laurel.

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

4. Where is Alan?
(a) He is in the bath.
(b) He is cooking breakfast in the kitchen.
(c) He and Arnold split up and he moved out.
(d) He has died.

5. 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) Arnold is not taking anyone with him.
(d) They are lovers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main content of the monologue?

2. How does Arnold make a living?

3. What did Ed used to call Arnold's bedroom?

4. How is the lighting arranged in this scene?

5. What is Mrs. Beckoff's main concern about Arnold adopting David?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 346 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample