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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Anna is undressing offstage Burton asks her if she _______.

2. Burton leaves a message for Anna, explaining that he had probably done too much ________ the night before and then the message cuts off.

3. Anna explains to Pale that he can't show up at her place drunk. He lunges at Burton who throws Pale _______.

4. How does Pale respond to Larry's attempt to see how he is doing after vomiting?

5. Pale finishes his tea, puts on his shoes, and ________Anna before he walks out of the door.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Larry points out that he was not invited to the wake when Pale makes a comment about Larry being a replacement for Robbie.

Part 1: Do you think anyone should be able to go to a wake? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think that Larry was not invited to the wake of Robbie?

Part 3: Do you think that Pale already knew who Larry was and was just trying to mock him? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Part of the pain that Anna feels is due to the fact that Robbie's family didn't know anything about his sexuality.

Part 1: Why do you think Robbie's family didn't know about his sexuality?

Part 2: Why do you think this revelation affects Anna in the way that it does?

Part 3: Do you think Robbie's family actually knew the truth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Anna and Pale seem to have a sexual relationship in this story, even though they don't seem to have much in common or even want to date each other.

Part 1: Why do you think Anna and Pale cling to each other in this story?

Part 2: Do you think it's realistic for Pale to be attracted to Anna? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it's realistic for Anna to be attracted to Pale? Why or why not?

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