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

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton recalls another memory in which he was walking home drunk and ________.

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

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

4. When Anna tells Larry where the flutes came from he declares_________.

5. After Pale tries repeatedly to convince Anna that their relationship could work, Anna tells Pale ________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Larry walks in on New Year's Eve in a funk, saying that there are more suicides at a gay New Year's Eve party than all of Scandinavia.

Part 1: Why do you think Larry is in such a foul mood when he comes back to the loft?

Part 2: Why do you think that Larry is smoking again, though he wasn't before?

Part 3: Do you think Larry is a person who will find his happiness? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Anna has put herself into solitude because of Robbie's death, not answering the door or the phone, drinking her days and nights away.

Part 1: Do you think Anna was dealing with the death in a positive way? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think Anna's roommate hasn't tried to stop her drinking?

Part 3: Why do you think Anna believes alcohol is the only way to stop her feelings of pain and grief?

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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