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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. Who does Cowboy kiss at the door?
(a) Emory.
(b) Larry.
(c) Hank.
(d) Michael.

2. What has Michael recently stopped doing?
(a) Swearing.
(b) Drinking and smoking.
(c) Maxing out his credit cards.
(d) Staying out all night.

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

4. It is clear that Cowboy wants to _____________________.
(a) Smoke a joint.
(b) Stay all night.
(c) Leave early.
(d) Get drunk.

5. What does Alan refuse to divulge to Michael?
(a) His homosexuality.
(b) His financial crisis.
(c) His reason for coming over tonight.
(d) His recent medical diagnosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the men implies that Alan is a homosexual and not a married man?

2. Which of the men seems jealous of the relationship between Donald and Larry?

3. From what room does Alan emerge?

4. What does Donald do after Cowboy finishes singing?

5. Which of the following is not one of the first guests to arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. From what does Donald suffer and how does it impact his life?

2. Which gift seems to have the most significance for Harold?

3. What seems to brighten Donald's glum mood?

4. What does Alan's character symbolize in the play?

5. What do the guests do when they realize Alan has not yet arrived?

6. Who is the story of THE BOYS IN THE BAND about?

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

8. How does Michael clarify an invitation for Alan to come over for drinks?

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

10. What happens when Alan comes back to the party after having removed himself to recover from the fight?

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