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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. Who buys Cowboy for Harold's birthday gift?

2. Who does Alan think is the birthday boy?

3. Where is Donald's home?

4. What is Cowboy's profession?

5. How is Alan dressed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice and encouragement does Donald give Michael?

2. What happens when Harold finally arrives at the party?

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

4. How does Michael clarify an invitation for Alan to come over for drinks?

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

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

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

8. What bad habits has Michael given up in order to improve his life?

9. What happens that makes Hank angry with Larry?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the taboo of homosexuality in the 1960s. Compare and contrast homosexuality in America during the 1960s to homosexuality in America today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of Michael's apartment. What does it signify? What role does it play in the drama? Why did the author choose this setting instead of another?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of gay men in the 1960. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century gay men do not have?

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