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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. Why has Brandy gone through the process thus far of becoming a woman?

2. Where has Manus disappeared to at the reception?

3. What is Manus's job in the Vice department?

4. What does Shannon demand in her letter to Evie?

5. What does Evie say to Shannon, thinking she is Manus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Seth Thomas's true identity?

2. What has "Shane" bought Shannon for Christmas?

3. What does Shannon say in her letter to Evie?

4. What do Shannon's parents buy her for Christmas?

5. What procedure does Brandy encourage Shannon to undergo?

6. What does Brandy propose to Shannon?

7. From whom did Shane (Brandy) get the throat infection that leads him to be kicked out of the house?

8. Why does Shannon burn Evie's house down?

9. How does Shannon first meet Brandy?

10. Why does Brandy decide to become a woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of an invisible monster is present throughout the novel. How does this idea apply to each of the main characters? What kind of invisible monsters are affecting their lives? In Shannon's case, how does feeling like an invisible monster hinder her? Does it help her? Why or why not? Be sure to use citations from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Shannon's final act is to give Brandy her identity. Why does Shannon choose to do this? What does this action mean for Shannon? What does this action mean for Brandy? Why does Shannon, after the huge adventure she has just had with her brother, need to leave him and never look back? How does the idea of an invisible monster drive her to this point? Why has Shane chosen to look exactly like Shannon in his new life? Do either of these characters find redemption?

Essay Topic 3

Brandy is inspired by Miss Rona's idea of ripping yourself open and sewing yourself shut. What exactly does Miss Rona say needs to be done? Why is Brandy inspired by her ordeal? How has Miss Rona's ordeal been reflected in Brandy? How has it reflectedd in Shannon or Evie? Has Miss Rona escaped the societal trap of sameness?

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