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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. Who tells Luc that "bad things are not the exclusive province of bad people" (155)?

2. What was the name of Alex's club?

3. According to Oliver, what was the compensation for spending the night in Luc's dirty flat?

4. What is Oliver's job?

5. What food does Luc request from Oliver?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Oliver want Luc to do for him?

2. How does Oliver react to visiting Luc's flat?

3. How did Luc react to meeting his father?

4. What does Luc learn about Oliver at brunch?

5. What does Oliver ask Luc to do on Sunday?

6. What bad news does Oliver deliver in Chapter 20?

7. Describe Barbara Clench.

8. What logistics do Luc and Oliver work out after brunch at Oliver's house?

9. What kind of interaction does Luc have with Alex Twaddle in Chapter 9?

10. Why did J. Clayborne say they would no longer support the dung beetle charity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Boyfriend Material suggest about the impact of professional life on one’s personal identity and relationships? Discuss at least two examples.

Essay Topic 2

What does Jon Fleming contribute to Luc's life? In what ways is his presence positive? How might it be negative?

Essay Topic 3

One major lesson in Boyfriend Material is that relationships, particularly friendships, are not always kind. Evaluate this lesson in the context of the book.

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