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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. How does Brandy suggest Shannon think of herself?

2. What condition puts Shannon in danger every time she falls asleep?

3. Who is Seth Thomas?

4. What does Shane do when he leaves the house?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What procedure does Brandy encourage Shannon to undergo?

3. How does Shannon first meet Brandy?

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

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

6. What does Brandy propose to Shannon?

7. Why does Brandy decide to become a woman?

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

9. Why is Shannon shocked to see the picture on the Rhea sister's stereo?

10. What plan does Shannon concoct in a final attempt to kill Brandy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shannon and Brandy's parents are strange people. How do they treat Shannon and Brandy as children? How do Shannon and Brandy remember their childhood? Why are their parents so obsessed with Shane after his death? How does their behavior alienate Shannon? Are their parents an examples of how we are all products of products of products? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Do a character study of Evie Cottrell. What role does she play in the novel? How does her relationships with the other characters further the plot? How does her character contribute to the central themes of the novel? Is she a static character or does she undergo changes throughout the text? Explore Evie's idea of beautiful people together being less than the sum of their parts. How does this idea contribute to the novel? Is Shannon changed by this theory? Be sure to use examples from the text in your arguments.

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