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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 Luc's mother cook for dinner on "Ru Paul" night?

2. What food did the group eat at the tidy party?

3. Who tells Luc he only contacts his friends when needs something?

4. What was the name of the beer Luc ordered when he met with Jon?

5. Who did Priya bring to the tidy party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Luc learn about Oliver and his friends at Jennifer's party?

2. Why does Luc apologize to Oliver at Odile's home?

3. What did Luc notice about Oliver when they were intimate?

4. How did Jon feel about The Half Moon?

5. Why did Luc and Jon argue in Chapter 29?

6. How does Oliver feel about Cam's article?

7. Describe the drive to Jon's farmhouse for Luc and Oliver.

8. What was notable about "A Life Like Ordinary"?

9. How did Jennifer ensure her birthday party was in theme?

10. How does Priya respond to Luc's request for help cleaning his flat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How does Boyfriend Material address the theme of self-discovery through a queer lens?

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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