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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 try to explain to Alan?
(a) An investment tip.
(b) His alcohol abuse.
(c) The nature of the party.
(d) His cocaine problem.

2. How does Michael's apartment appear?
(a) Well-appointed.
(b) Shabby.
(c) Spare.
(d) Over crowded.

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

4. Who is the next man to arrive at the party?
(a) Dane.
(b) Harold.
(c) Evan.
(d) Blick.

5. How could Alan's demeanor be described?
(a) Reserved.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Jovial.
(d) Outgoing.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what room does Alan emerge?

2. Which man is the next to arrive at the party?

3. What does Michael claim fueled his first gay experiences?

4. The men is the play struggle for ________________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Emory insinuate that Alan is gay?

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

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

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

6. Explain the symbolism of Michael's apartment.

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

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

9. Describe the contentious dynamic between Michael and Harold at dinner.

10. Why is Emory annoyed with Cowboy?

(see the answer keys)

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