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

2. Why does Emory make Alan uncomfortable?
(a) He smokes like a chimney.
(b) He is too effeminate.
(c) He uses foul language.
(d) He is drunk.

3. Who does Alan think is the birthday boy?
(a) Emory.
(b) Donald.
(c) Cowboy.
(d) Hank.

4. What is the sexual persuasion of the people in the story?
(a) Homosexual.
(b) Bisexual.
(c) Asexual.
(d) Heterosexual.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alan react to Emory's assertion that Alan is gay?

2. The men is the play struggle for ________________________.

3. What type of appointment was canceled for Donald?

4. Why is Emory annoyed at Cowboy?

5. Who is Alan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the first man in the group to play Affairs of the Heart and what is the outcome?

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

4. What advice does Harold have for Michael to be happy?

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

6. Who are the next three dinner guests to arrive at Michael's apartment?

7. Why does Michael say that Alan stayed all night at the party?

8. Describe Emory's turn at playing Affairs of the Heart.

9. What are Alan's feelings about the party at this point in the evening?

10. Who is the only African American guest at the party?

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