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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Harold saved barbiturates?

2. What does Michael insist that Alan do?

3. Alan claims that he is __________.

4. Harold thanks the men for the party and _______________.

5. Harold and Michael talk about superficiality and _____________________.

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

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 3

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.

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