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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. At whose apartment do the men gather?

2. Why does Michael take Alan away from the group?

3. Whose birthday are the men celebrating?

4. Which two men are speaking in an intimate way downstairs?

5. According to Michael, this is one of those parties where everybody is invited and ___________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What interrupts the conversation between Michael and Donald?

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

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

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

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

6. What finally breaks the tension at dinner?

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

8. Who is the only African American guest at the party?

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

10. Explain the symbolism of Michael's apartment.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story takes place as America is experiencing the Hippie Generation, the Vietnam War, Woodstock, and drug usage in the late 1960s. Explain the significance of these political and cultural events on Michael and the other men. How would Michael and the other men's lives be different today? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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