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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laurel want?
(a) To see if Arnold knows where Ed is.
(b) To issue an invitation to Arnold.
(c) To tell Arnold that Ed has died.
(d) To ask for Ed's baby pictures back.

2. Who does Arnold plan to bring with him?
(a) No one.
(b) Joe.
(c) Cynthia.
(d) Alan.

3. What does Arnold do in order to have some time to think over Ed and his relationship?
(a) Tells Ed he has to talk to his astrologer again about their relationship.
(b) Asks Ed to go get the car.
(c) Tells Ed to meet him outside the back but leaves out the front.
(d) Asks Ed to contact him in a few weeks.

4. What is the relationship between Ed and Arnold?
(a) They do not actually know each other.
(b) They are co-workers.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are lovers.

5. Who is jealous of Alan?
(a) Laurel.
(b) Ed.
(c) Murray.
(d) Arnold.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Arnold talking?

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

3. Why does Arnold think Ed may be ashamed of him?

4. How much time has passed since scene 2?

5. With whom does Laurel live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interactions of the characters on stage at the opening of this act.

2. What is the significance of the term "Stretto" in this scene?

3. Why are Arnold and Laurel in the kitchen together?

4. Is it wise for Arnold to both accept an invitation to visit Ed and Laurel and to take Alan along?

5. What do Arnold and Laurel discuss?

6. What is Arthur going to do onstage?

7. Why do you think Ed Reiss insists that he dates women as well as men?

8. What are two examples of how Arnold rationalizes his behavior?

9. When and why is Laurel visiting Arnold?

10. What point do you think the author may be making in this scene, as well as in others and why do you think the author wishes to make this point?

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