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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Michael react to Donald's idea that Justin could have lied about Alan's sexuality?

2. Which of the following does Donald not do at the end of the party?

3. What does Michael suggest the men do when the dancing is halted?

4. Harold and Michael talk about superficiality and _____________________.

5. Which of the men is the first to play the game?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Is Harold accurate that Michael is an angry, sad gay man? How does Michael's anger exhibit? Cite three examples of Michael's cruelty toward himself as well as toward others.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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