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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 the stranger do when Arnold tries to talk?
(a) Arnold is too scared to talk.
(b) Jokes around with Arnold.
(c) The stranger replies that he is deaf.
(d) Slaps Arnold.

2. About what is Ed evasive?
(a) That he knows about Arnold's infidelity.
(b) That his parents are there.
(c) That he is seeing someone else.
(d) That he plans to break up with Arnold.

3. Who does Ed date besides Arnold?
(a) Jacs.
(b) Laurel.
(c) Suzanne.
(d) Tom.

4. What is the relationship between Arnold and the person he is taking with him to Ed and Laurel's?
(a) They are first cousins.
(b) Arnold is not taking anyone with him.
(c) They are lovers.
(d) They are siblings.

5. With what is Ed conflicted?
(a) Whether to move to New York.
(b) Whether to quit his job.
(c) His homosexulity.
(d) He has no real conflicts at the moment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the person with whom Arnold converses?

3. How does Ed feel about Alan?

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

5. About what does Laurel seem particularly smug?

Short Essay Questions

1. What might be a couple reasons why Laurel's plan is not successful?

2. What is the resolution at the end of this scene?

3. Why do you think the author uses the word "Stretto" again in naming this scene?

4. Describe the opening to this scene.

5. How does Arthur's monologue reflect an underlying optimism or hope?

6. Describe the fight between Arnold and his mother after the news of David's adoption was discusssed.

7. What message is implied in Laurel's regret at not inviting Alan and Arnold to the wedding?

8. Define the term "fugue," and how it is applicable in this scene.

9. What is the purpose of Laurel's phone call to Ed. What do you think are her motives?

10. What is a side effect of the weekend visit of Alan and Arnold to Ed and Laurel's?

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