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Closer Quiz

Patrick Marber

This Study Guide consists of approximately 51 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Closer.

Closer by Patrick Marber

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Scene 1

Scene 2

Scene 5

Scene 6

Scene 7

Scene 8

Scene 9

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

Quotes

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which action earlier in the play is clearly echoed by the reference to Dan having kissed Alice on the forehead in the aftermath of the accident on the day they met? (from Scene 11)

Larry kissing Alice on the forehead at the strip club (Scene 7).

Dan kissing Anna on the forehead as he's leaving (Scene 5).

Larry kissing Anna on the forehead before signing the divorce papers (Scene 8).

Dan kissing Alice on the forehead as he's leaving (Scene 5).

2.

What particular event from earlier in the narrative has a clear echo in the references to aquariums in Scene 3? (from Scenes 3 and 4)

The title of Dan's book.

The setting of Larry's book.

The place where Dan spent time with his father.

The place where Dan and Alice met.

3.

Why is Dan having his picture taken in Scene 2? (from Scene 2)

He is about to have his first play produced, and he needs his picture taken for publicity.

He wants to give a good photograph of himself to his mother.

He is about to publish his first book and needs his picture taken for the cover.

He wants to give a good photograph of himself to Alice.

4.

What parallel between Dan and Larry is revealed in Scene 9, and what does it suggest? (from Scene 9)

They both own a Newton's Cradle, which suggests that Anna has limited taste in gift giving.

They both have troubled sleep, which suggests that they feel guilty about how they have treated each other.

They both own a Newton's Cradle, which suggests that they have the same taste in desktop amusements.

They both have troubled sleep, which suggests that there are issues in their respective relationships that are unresolved.

5.

Who is Polly? (from Scene 12)

Anna's new assistant.

Larry's new girlfriend.

Alice's new identity.

Dan's new girlfriend.

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