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

2. Which of the following is not prevalent in Act 1?
(a) Praying.
(b) Stereotypical gay clothing.
(c) Insults.
(d) Posturing.

3. Which of the following do the men not discuss after Alan arrives?
(a) Wives.
(b) Drinks.
(c) Interior design.
(d) Sports.

4. What is the setting as the play opens?
(a) A college classroom.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) An apartment.

5. Alan claims to not pass judgment on ____________________.
(a) Other people's homes.
(b) Other people's professions.
(c) Other people's lifestyles.
(d) Other people's religious beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael try to explain to Alan?

2. What does Michael ask Donald to help with?

3. Why does Emory make Alan uncomfortable?

4. Why does Michael take Alan away from the group?

5. Who buys Cowboy for Harold's birthday gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Emory annoyed with Cowboy?

2. How does Act 1 end?

3. How do the men try to make Alan feel more comfortable at the party?

4. Who turns the tables on Michael and holds him up to scrutiny?

5. How does Alan react to the insinuation that he is gay?

6. What is Michael's attitude at the end of the play?

7. How is Michael surprised when he grabs the phone from Alan?

8. What insight does Donald share about what he has learned in therapy?

9. Does Michael think it is possible that Justin may have lied about Alan's sexuality?

10. Who is Cowboy and why is he at the party tonight?

(see the answer keys)

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