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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 Will Grayson 1's mother do for a living?

2. Will Grayson 1 and Jane spend 10 minutes engaging in what activity together?

3. Every day at school Tiny sits next to Will Grayson 1 in which class?

4. Will Grayson 2 recalls that he used to spend long periods of time intensely taking what action?

5. Magnificent Mile is a famous area of Chicago known for attracting whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way are Tiny and Will Grayson 2 foils for one another?

2. How does Will Grayson 1 feel about his father's plans for his future?

3. What passion is shared by the characters Tiny, Will Grayson 1, and Jane?

4. Describe the protagonist Will Grayson 1, who is featured in Chapter 1 of the novel.

5. The first time Will Grayson 1 calls Jane, what aspect of the conversation causes him to believe he has failed to impress Jane?

6. Give an example of Tiny helping Will Grayson 1 overcome his loneliness.

7. What are Will Grayson 1's two rules in life?

8. Describe Jane.

9. For what reason is Will Grayson 1 unable to gain entry to the Maybe Dead Cats concert?

10. What event causes Will Grayson 1 to realize that he really likes Jane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the characterization arc of Will Grayson 1’s character throughout the novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Discuss whether Will Grayson 1 is a round or flat character and whether Will Grayson is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how and why Green and Levithan instill three different humanist messages into the narrative of Will Grayson, Will Grayson.

Essay Topic 3

How are the topics of romantic relationships, love, and sex treated within the novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson and how does their treatment relate to the novel's depicted messages?

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