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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Michael's position on playing more games this evening?

2. Harold says that his obsessions are _________________.

3. Where is Harold encouraged to sit after dinner?

4. Which two men engage in insults?

5. What message does Hank leave for Larry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play takes place in the late 1960s as America is experiencing free love, war protests and radical shifts in music. Research this period in America and create a multimedia presentation of the clothes, food, music and people during this time.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this play. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the play's title--THE BOYS IN THE BAND. Why did Crowley choose this title? Is there an understood message in the title? Or is the author just having fun with the reader?

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