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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 is the next party guest to arrive?
(a) Billie.
(b) Buck.
(c) Bernard.
(d) Bob.

2. What excuse does Cowboy give for wanting to leave early?
(a) Migraine.
(b) Back pain.
(c) The flu.
(d) Early meeting tomorrow.

3. What does Michael ask Donald to help with?
(a) Mix a pitcher of martinis.
(b) Straighten the pillows on the sofas.
(c) Prepare some hors d'oeuvres.
(d) Keep the gay vibe undercover until Alan leaves.

4. What does Cowboy do when he sees Harold?
(a) Sings Happy Birthday.
(b) Kisses him.
(c) Does a strip tease.
(d) Gives him a drink.

5. At what is Harold laughing as Act 1 ends?
(a) Alan and Emory fighting.
(b) His singing Cowboy gift.
(c) Michael's odd outfit.
(d) Donald's dirty jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emory make Alan uncomfortable?

2. What lifts Donald's spirits?

3. In what city does story take place?

4. It is clear that Cowboy wants to _____________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Alan say are his reasons for coming to Michael's this evening?

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

5. What is the game the men decide to play and what are the rules?

6. Describe Michael's collapse as the guests begin to leave the party.

7. What finally breaks the tension at dinner?

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

9. What do the men do as they wait for the other guests to arrive?

10. How does Michael answer Donald's question about why Alan had come to the party tonight?

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