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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. 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.

2. What is Harold doing as Act 1 ends?
(a) Singing.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Crying.

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

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

5. Which man is the next to arrive at the party?
(a) Dane.
(b) Sid.
(c) Cowboy.
(d) Evan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the play perceived at its introduction in 1969?

2. Who are the people in the story?

3. What is the sexual persuasion of the people in the story?

4. How many drinks has Michael had so far this evening?

5. What does Donald suffer from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael enlist Donald's help regarding Alan's presence at the party tonight?

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

3. Why are Hank's game points in question after he makes the phone call in Affairs of the Heart?

4. What happens that makes Hank angry with Larry?

5. Explain how Michael continues to taunt Alan after the game breaks up.

6. What is the premise of THE BOYS IN THE BAND?

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

8. How does Emory insinuate that Alan is gay?

9. Explain the symbolism of Michael's apartment.

10. What interrupts the conversation between Michael and Donald?

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