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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. Where does Michael take Alan?

2. What excuse does Cowboy give for wanting to leave early?

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

4. What event are the men celebrating?

5. How is Alan dressed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which gift seems to have the most significance for Harold?

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

3. What are Alan's feelings about the party at this point in the evening?

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

5. How is Michael surprised when he grabs the phone from Alan?

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

7. How does Alan react to Emory's insinuation that Alan is gay?

8. What is the premise of THE BOYS IN THE BAND?

9. Where does Michael decide to go at the end of the evening?

10. What seems to brighten Donald's glum mood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Alcohol abuse seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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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