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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 album is playing on the stereo?

2. Why does Manus's career as a detective end?

3. What does Shannon envision as she realizes she has been set up by Evie?

4. In what city does Shannon being feeding Manus hormones?

5. What covers the mantle at Shannon's parents' house at Christmastime?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Manus's career as a police officer end?

2. After locking Manus in the closet, who does Shannon call and what are the results?

3. How does Evie feel about her womanhood thus far?

4. How does Shannon describe the scene when she discovers Seth breaking into Evie's house?

5. Though he has broken into the house with a knife, what does Manus try to tell Shannon?

6. Why does Shane leave home in the first place?

7. Why does Brandy decide to become a woman?

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

9. If she cannot be beautiful, what does Shannon say she wants to be?

10. How does Shannon try to kill Brandy?

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

According to Brandy, Shannon is not responsible for the way she acts. We are all products of products of products, and have no real choice in whom we become. How is this idea reflected in the novel? Has Brandy broken out of this cycle or does she consider herself a part of it? How has Shannon attempted to break outside of herself? By the end of the novel, has she accomplished her goals? Why or why not? Be sure to include textual evidence in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Is P.F.L.A.G a real organization? Do some research on the organization. If not, find a comparable rights group and research into their structure. How does the organization work? What are their outreach programs? Are there testimonials from parents, like Shannon and Shane's parents about dealing with prejudice or loss? Be sure to cite your information.

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