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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alan invite the men to do?

2. What does Hank claim he had with Larry?

3. What does Donald suffer from?

4. Which of the following is not prevalent in Act 1?

5. How could Alan's demeanor be described?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Michael continues to taunt Alan after the game breaks up.

2. Describe the contentious dynamic between Michael and Harold at dinner.

3. What do the guests do when they realize Alan has not yet arrived?

4. What line of conversation extends from the men discussing their school roommates?

5. Who is Cowboy and why is he at the party tonight?

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

7. Explain the symbolism of Michael's apartment.

8. Does Michael think it is possible that Justin may have lied about Alan's sexuality?

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

10. What happens that makes Hank angry with Larry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael's apartment almost becomes a character in the book because it plays such an important role in the story. Explain how an inanimate object can be a character in a story and how the house "interacted" with the "other" characters. Cite three examples to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Michael. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Michael?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of gay men in the 1960. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century gay men do not have?

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