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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 did Luc apologize to in Chapter 20?

2. How old is Luc?

3. Who texts Luc that they have bad news?

4. What kind of food was Luc's mother making for dinner?

5. Who left Luc an angry voicemail in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Oliver and Alex get along, and how did Luc respond?

6. What does Luc learn about Oliver at brunch?

7. What do Luc and Oliver talk about on their date?

8. What explanation did Luc give for kissing Oliver, and how did Oliver respond?

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

10. Why does Luc struggle to trust people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, the author alludes to pop culture, including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. Choose three allusions to discuss in your essay, and write about what these references contribute to the story.

Essay Topic 3

Alexis Hall uses a variety of figurative language to create images for the reader. For example, Luc and Oliver's first kiss is described as having "all the grace and charm of a barnacle on a whale's flipper" (55). What are some other examples of figurative language in the text? Choose at least three examples and describe their effects on the text.

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