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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to David, how has Arnold been since Alan's death?
2. Why is Arnold angry with Ed?
3. What does Mrs. Beckoff believe at first about David when David arrives?
4. Who does David respect tremendously?
5. Why does Laurel want Arnold and Alan to rise?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "Fugue in a Nursery, Subject," the author reveals the relevance of the title of this section of the trilogy in this scene by showcasing the style of a fugue in the dialog of the characters. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. Define the term "fugue," as it applies to a musical composition.
2. Discuss how you think a fugue is relevant to how the action in this scene is carried out.
3. Do you think this style is effective for this scene?
4. Define the term "fugue," as it applies to a state of mind. Is this definition relevant to the action of the scene. Why or why not? Give examples.
Essay Topic 2
In the "The International Stud: Scene 4," Arnold frequents in a gay bar. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. Do you think a bar is a good way to meet a prospective lover, be it homosexual or heterosexual?
2. Why do you think many single people choose to frequent bars as a place to meet someone?
3. What role do you think alcohol and/or other recreational drugs play in the bar scene?
4. What are some alternative ways/places to meet a prospective lover?
Essay Topic 3
In the first "Fugue in a Nursery, Stretto," the author continues to craft the piece metaphorically as a musical fugue, in which the term stretto is used in this scene. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. Define the term "stretto" in terms of musical composition.
2. Briefly discuss how you think this term is appropriate to the action in this scene.
3. Do you as a reader and/or audience member think the extended metaphor in which the author engages in naming some of the acts is appropriate? What about if one has no musical knowledge?
4. What is most effective and least effective in how the author frames this play around the organization of a fugue?
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