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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 did Oliver order for Luc at the vegan restaurant?

2. How long was Jon going to be in London?

3. What room is Luc in when he breaks up with Oliver in Chapter 31?

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

5. Who did Rhys offer as music for the Beetle Drive?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Luc fare socially at Jennifer's birthday party?

4. Describe Luc's tidy party.

5. What lingering fear did Luc have from his relationship with Miles?

6. Why did Luc go to the glass exhibit by Gavin?

7. How did Jon feel about The Half Moon?

8. Why did Jon suggest that Oliver not come to their second meeting?

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

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

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 do you think Luc feels about himself? How does his self-perception compare to Oliver's perception of himself? How do you know?

Essay Topic 3

Examine how the media scrutiny in Boyfriend Material affects the characters' relationships with each other and with themselves.

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