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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. Which of Michael's friends is Alan a little skittish about?

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

3. What does Michael ask Donald to help with?

4. What information does Donald share with Michael?

5. What is the setting as the play opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom does Emory leave the party?

2. What do the men do after dinner and birthday cake?

3. Explain the symbolism of Michael's apartment.

4. What is the undercurrent of the dialogue between the men in Act 1?

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

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

7. What are Alan's perceptions of Michael's friends?

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

9. How does the play open?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Harold. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Harold?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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