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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. According to the Narrator in Act 3, the trial of Russell Henderson was to be what type of trial?
(a) Aggravated assault
(b) Capital murder
(c) Assault with a deadly weapon
(d) Involuntary manslaughter

2. When was the Reverend Fred Phelps born?
(a) 1929
(b) 1953
(c) 1941
(d) 1916

3. Romaine Patterson claims in “Moment: Epilogue” of Act 3 that a year ago she wanted to be what?
(a) A rock star
(b) A nurse
(c) A dentist
(d) A reporter

4. What was the term that was used to refer to the individuals who dressed as angels and assembled around the Westboro Baptist Church protesters at the trial of Russell Henderson?
(a) Angel Action
(b) Friends of Peace
(c) Humans With Hearts
(d) Gay Justice

5. Who sets up a vigil as Matt lies dying in the hospital and is disappointed when other ministers in the town will not become involved?
(a) Father Roger Schmit
(b) Philip Dubois
(c) Marge Murray
(d) Reverend Fred Phelps

Short Answer Questions

1. Russell Henderson’s Mormon Home Teacher claims to have known Russell for how many years in “Moment: Russell Henderson” of Act 3?

2. Who was the bartender at the Fireside Bar on the night that Matthew Shepard was killed?

3. Rulon Stacey states in “Moment: Medical Update” in Act 2 that Matthew Shepard was admitted to the hospital in critical condition at approximately what time?

4. In “Moment: Angels in America” of Act 3, the Narrator states that who is producing Angels in America this year?

5. Who was the girlfriend of Aaron McKinney at the time of Matthew Shepard’s murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the phrase “Live and let live” used for contrast in the play?

2. How does Wyoming’s history relate to the establishment of equality for Americans?

3. How is The Laramie Project structured?

4. What follows the funeral of Matthew Shepard in Act 3?

5. How is prejudice defined? What role does it play in The Laramie Project?

6. How do the citizens of Laramie feel about the arrival of the media? How do they respond to the trial?

7. What question is left open-ended regarding the murder of Matthew Shepard in the play?

8. How does Romaine Patterson respond to the Reverend Fred Phelps in Act 3?

9. What story is related by Reggie Fluty in “Moment: Seeing Matthew” of Act 2?

10. What internal conflict does Jedadiah present in “Moment: Live and Let Live” of Act 2?

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