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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At whose apartment do the men gather?
(a) Donald's.
(b) Alan's.
(c) Michael's.
(d) Bernard's.

2. How many drinks has Michael had so far this evening?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) None.
(d) 1.

3. Where does Michael take Alan?
(a) The balcony.
(b) The den.
(c) Upstairs.
(d) The kitchen.

4. Michael receives a phone call from whom?
(a) Alan.
(b) Alex.
(c) Albert.
(d) Adam.

5. Alan is conflicted by his own _____________________.
(a) Sexual identity.
(b) Self esteem issues.
(c) Financial problems.
(d) Divorce.

6. In what city does story take place?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York City.

7. What is Cowboy's purpose at the party?
(a) He is a cater waiter.
(b) He is a gift for Harold.
(c) He is the entertainment.
(d) He reads Tarot cards.

8. Where is Alan's home located?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington.
(d) Philadelphia.

9. What does Donald do after Cowboy finishes singing?
(a) Applauds.
(b) Does a little dance.
(c) Puts new music on the stereo.
(d) Leads another round of Happy Birthday.

10. Which of the men implies that Alan is a homosexual and not a married man?
(a) Larry.
(b) Donald.
(c) Cowboy.
(d) Emory.

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

12. What does Alan symbolize for the men?
(a) The specter of death.
(b) Living in denial.
(c) The intrusion of mainstream society.
(d) The need to succeed.

13. Who buys Cowboy for Harold's birthday gift?
(a) Michael.
(b) Donald.
(c) Emory.
(d) Larry.

14. Where is Donald's home?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Queens.
(d) Manhattan.

15. Who does Donald say is responsible for his being gay?
(a) Bullies.
(b) Himself.
(c) His parents.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cowboy's early arrival kills the ______________________.

2. From what room does Alan emerge?

3. What information does Donald share with Michael?

4. What is the setting as the play opens?

5. In what year does the play take place?

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