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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael do during Alan's phone call?

2. What do the guests do while dinner is prepared?

3. Why does Michael say that Alan stayed at the party all evening?

4. What does Harold think will make Michael happier?

5. Harold and Michael talk about superficiality and _____________________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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