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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael invite Alan to do?

2. What does Donald do after Cowboy finishes singing?

3. What is Alan's sexual persuasion?

4. What does Alan invite the men to do?

5. What is Harold doing as Act 1 ends?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. With whom does Harold leave the party?

4. With whom does Emory leave the party?

5. What is the basis for Harold's self esteem issues?

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

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

8. What insight does Donald share about what he has learned in therapy?

9. How does Act 1 end?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of Alan's character in the play? Why did the author choose to insert him into the drama? Do you think Alan or the other men are better off for Alan's presence in the play? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The role of parental influence is a strong one on most of the men. Cite three examples noting the role of the family in general. Then cite three examples that showcase how the men feel their parents impacted them negatively.

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