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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act Two, Scene Two, what does Henry identify as the moment he stopped loving Walter?
(a) When he learned that Walter had hidden his illness from him.
(b) When he realized that his sons loved Walter more than him.
(c) When he discovered that Walter intended to leave the farmhouse to Eric.
(d) When he discovered that Peter was at the farmhouse.

2. Where does Leo assume he acquired the HIV virus?
(a) From Henry.
(b) From Toby.
(c) From one of the men at the parties on Fire Island.
(d) From one of the men has has slept with in exchange for drugs or shelter.

3. What is Henry's first concern when he learns that Leo is staying at the townhouse?
(a) That Leo will contaminate the guestroom that his sons use.
(b) That Leo is trying to blame him for his HIV infection.
(c) That Leo will not be grateful for the help Eric can offer him.
(d) That Leo will get Eric sick.

4. Who is Tucker?
(a) Henry's son.
(b) Toby's agent.
(c) The Jasons' baby.
(d) Jasper's boyfriend.

5. What does the caretaker tell Eric about the list of names of the men who died at the farmhouse?
(a) Walter left the list to a New York historical society.
(b) Walter burned the list before his death.
(c) Walter hoped to put the names on a memorial.
(d) Walter had it memorized.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Leo want to head north toward the George Washington Bridge in Act Two, Scene Four?

2. What is Toby's follow-up play called?

3. What favor does Eric ask from Henry as Henry is about to leave for his business trip?

4. Why does Eric leave Leo outside the farmhouse when they first arrive?

5. Who does Eric try to call as soon as Henry leaves for his business trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Henry's comments about giving the farmhouse to Walter during the reenacted scene between Young Henry and Young Walter in Act Two, Scene Two?

2. How does Tristan latch onto a metaphor Eric proposes and turn it into a critique of a particular politician?

3. What is the subtext of Adam and Toby's argument about the new line Toby has added to the play?

4. What causes Leo to think of HIV as "A bitter inheritance," and what is the significance of this diction (239)?

5. How does Toby's agent react to his new play?

6. What admission about Leo does Henry make, and why does Eric find it so upsetting?

7. How did Henry's fear during the AIDS epidemic end up robbing him of his ability to truly love another man?

8. What happens as soon as Toby gets back to his apartment after he visits his agent?

9. In what sense does Toby re-enact his relationship with Eric through his relationship with Leo?

10. How does Henry's real reason for refusing sexual intimacy with Eric contrast with the reason he gave Eric at the beginning of their relationship?

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