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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. What is the name of this play?
(a) The Guys in the Outfield.
(b) The Boys in the Band.
(c) Locker Room Diaries.
(d) Boys Will Be Boys.

2. From what do the men in the group suffer?
(a) Low self esteem.
(b) AIDS.
(c) Panic attacks.
(d) Identity issues.

3. What is the setting as the play opens?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) An apartment.
(d) A college classroom.

4. Alan is conflicted by his own _____________________.
(a) Self esteem issues.
(b) Sexual identity.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Financial problems.

5. Which man is the next to arrive at the party?
(a) Sid.
(b) Evan.
(c) Dane.
(d) Cowboy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic do the men discuss related to school roommates?

2. What does Michael invite Alan to do?

3. Which of the following is not one of the first guests to arrive?

4. At what is Harold laughing as Act 1 ends?

5. Which two men are speaking in an intimate way downstairs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Michael taunt Alan into doing to end the game?

2. What does Alan's character symbolize in the play?

3. What is Michael's attitude at the end of the play?

4. How does Act 1 end?

5. What seems to brighten Donald's glum mood?

6. Who is the only African American guest at the party?

7. Why does Michael say that Alan stayed all night at the party?

8. Who are the next three dinner guests to arrive at Michael's apartment?

9. What happens when Harold finally arrives at the party?

10. How does the relationship between Larry and Hank become apparent during the game?

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