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

2. Who points out Harold to Cowboy?
(a) Larry.
(b) Michael.
(c) Hank.
(d) Donald.

3. Why does Michael take Alan away from the group?
(a) To talk privately.
(b) Because the others are making fun of him.
(c) Because he wants some medical advice.
(d) Because he has a stock tip for him.

4. What does Michael invite Alan to do?
(a) Join a book club.
(b) Come over for a drink.
(c) Take an art class.
(d) Go to the theater.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what do the men in the group suffer?

3. Who does Donald say is responsible for his dysfunctional behavior issues?

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

5. Who is the next man to arrive at the party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Emory annoyed with Cowboy?

3. What is the undercurrent of the dialogue between the men in Act 1?

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

5. How does Alan react to Emory's insinuation that Alan is gay?

6. What interrupts the conversation between Michael and Donald?

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

8. What line of conversation extends from the men discussing their school roommates?

9. What are Donald's plans to end the evening?

10. Explain the symbolism of Michael's apartment.

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