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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. Where do Luc and Jon plan to meet in Chapter 35?

2. According to Oliver, where does it look like Luc got dressed?

3. Where does Oliver live?

4. What does Luc compare his mother to when she is in the kitchen?

5. What was the main course at Jennifer's party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happened at Odile's house when Oliver and Luc arrived in Chapter 25?

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

5. Describe the car ride back to London after Luc and Oliver visit Lancashire.

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

7. Describe Luc's second meeting with Jon.

8. What do Luc and Oliver discuss on the train ride to Luc's mother's house?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How would you characterize the relationships Luc has with his parents in this novel? Provide specific examples to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

Boyfriend Material is told from a first-person perspective. What is the significance of this point of view? What insight does it offer to you as a reader?

Essay Topic 3

In this book, what criteria define "boyfriend material," and how are these criteria challenged or upheld by the characters?

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