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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Arnold's decision about visiting Laurel?
(a) That he won't visit them but invites them to visit him.
(b) That he will give it more thought and may come in a month or two.
(c) That he will do so.
(d) That he cannot emotionally handle a visit.

2. What do Ed and Arnold declare?
(a) That nothing sexual happened between them.
(b) That they had sex but didn't enjoy it.
(c) That they have realized they are in love.
(d) That they are leaving for Paris together.

3. What does Ed ask the person with whom he is conversing?
(a) If the water is back on.
(b) If he can get a Tom Collins.
(c) If the back room is crowded.
(d) If it is uncomfortable sleeping on the vents.

4. What characters are on stage at the opening of this scene?
(a) Ed, Arnold, and David.
(b) Ed and Laurel.
(c) Mrs. Beckoff and Arnold.
(d) Alan and Arnold.

5. Upon what do all four characters on stage agree?
(a) That there is no explaining the complexities of love.
(b) That Arnold and Alan love each other.
(c) That there is always one person who loves one more than the other.
(d) That it's time to get up and have some dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Arnold bends over to set a beer can down?

2. What do Arnold and Ed manage to do?

3. How is the person trying to awaken Arnold?

4. Who is Ed dating?

5. How might one characterize Laurel's motive for inviting Arnold over for the weekend?

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