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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Donald is not happy because his appointment _____________________.
(a) Was cancelled.
(b) Was rescheduled.
(c) Ran too long.
(d) Was cut short.

2. The story is about how many people?
(a) 12.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 9.

3. Why does Emory make Alan uncomfortable?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) He is too effeminate.
(c) He smokes like a chimney.
(d) He uses foul language.

4. What does Michael ask Donald to help with?
(a) Prepare some hors d'oeuvres.
(b) Keep the gay vibe undercover until Alan leaves.
(c) Mix a pitcher of martinis.
(d) Straighten the pillows on the sofas.

5. What is Michael doing as the play begins?
(a) Wrapping a gift.
(b) Mixing drinks.
(c) Fixing hors d'oeuvres.
(d) Taking a shower.

6. Which of the following do the men not do while waiting for more guests to arrive?
(a) Talk about their jobs.
(b) Talk about books they have read.
(c) Sip cocktails.
(d) Watch TV.

7. What shocks Harold when he enters the apartment?
(a) The sight of Alan and Emory kissing.
(b) The sight of Alan and Emory fighting.
(c) The sight of the men watching football on TV.
(d) The sight of Alan caressing Cowboy.

8. Why have the men gathered?
(a) For a celebration.
(b) For a book group.
(c) For a funeral.
(d) For a class.

9. What does Donald suffer from?
(a) Amnesia.
(b) Schizophrenia.
(c) Bipolar disease.
(d) Anxiety attacks.

10. In what year does the play take place?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1969.
(d) 2007.

11. From what room does Alan emerge?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Den.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Balcony.

12. Who are the people in the story?
(a) Babies.
(b) Children.
(c) Men.
(d) Women.

13. Who is the next man to arrive at the party?
(a) Harold.
(b) Blick.
(c) Evan.
(d) Dane.

14. What does Michael do after Cowboy finishes singing?
(a) Turns on the stereo.
(b) Changes clothes.
(c) Fixes a drink.
(d) Pays Cowboy.

15. Who does Donald say is responsible for his dysfunctional behavior issues?
(a) Himself.
(b) His priest.
(c) His parents.
(d) His grade school teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cowboy's purpose at the party?

2. What is Larry's perspective on any agreement with Hank?

3. What does Michael invite Alan to do?

4. What type of dance do the men do while waiting?

5. What ethnicity is Bernard?

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