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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. Why is Alan using Michael's friends?

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

3. What lifts Donald's spirits?

4. What does Michael try to explain to Alan?

5. How does Michael's apartment appear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Donald's plans to end the evening?

2. What does Michael taunt Alan into doing to end the game?

3. How do the men try to make Alan feel more comfortable at the party?

4. What interrupts the conversation between Michael and Donald?

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

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

7. Why is Emory annoyed with Cowboy?

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

9. What is Alan's reaction when he enters the room?

10. With whom does Emory leave the party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two themes about love in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Is Harold accurate that Michael is an angry, sad gay man? How does Michael's anger exhibit? Cite three examples of Michael's cruelty toward himself as well as toward others.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of evolving roles is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

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