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

2. What is Laurel's knowledge of the fact that Ed and Arnold were once lovers?
(a) She has no suspician about it whatsoever.
(b) She is aware of the fact.
(c) It is not made clear how much she knows.
(d) She has often suspected it but does not know for sure.

3. Why does Ed date a woman as well as Arnold?
(a) To banish his ambiguous feelings.
(b) He doesn't date women.
(c) To make Arnold jealous.
(d) He and Arnold are not dating.

4. Who is Ed dating?
(a) Laurel.
(b) Murray.
(c) Jacs.
(d) No one.

5. What revelation from Ed hurts Arnold's feelings?
(a) That Ed is going to Hawaii without Arnold.
(b) That Ed is going to introduce Laurel to his parents.
(c) That Ed hates Arnold's cooking.
(d) That Ed told their best friend, Jacs, that Ed was breaking up with Arnold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who plays a drag queen in this scene?

2. What is annoying to Arnold about his conversation with Ed?

3. Who visits Arnold backstage after Arnold's performance?

4. With whom does Ed converse?

5. Who is at home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do you think has the most to lose by this weekend encounter?

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

3. What do Arnold and Alan decide about their relationship?

4. What evidence is there that Arnold is not a regular in the back room of the International Bar?

5. What potential conflicts could ensue by the coming together of Arnold, Ed, and Alan?

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

7. 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?

8. Why does Ed come to the theatre and what happens at the beginning of the conversation?

9. Who is Mrs. Beckoff and describe her initial impressions during her visit to Arnold.

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

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