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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 does Stephen do when he hears what has happened between Judy and Reza?

2. Where does Art go after his incident at school in Part III?

3. What time is Judy's curfew?

4. What occasion did Stephen give Art his camera for?

5. What does Stephen tell Reza about gay men and losing their virginity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the biggest reason Reza and Art have not had sex yet in Part IV?

2. Why does Art want to move to San Francisco?

3. Where does Art go after his fight in school, and why?

4. What does Stephen want to do with Judy's family before he dies?

5. Who does Judy hook up with in Part IV and why is it surprising?

6. What is the one thing Art say he will not do to save his and Judy's friendship?

7. Why is Reza especially upset Tara is about to tell their mother she has dropped out of college?

8. In Part IV, how does Judy explain her friendship with Annabel?

9. What does Art say to Judy just before she goes into her apartment after their fight?

10. What does Stephen tell Reza about sex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which relationships between characters are the most resilient in this novel, and which do not stand the strains and tests of time? How do you know? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Nazemian set the tone for the novel in the beginning of this book in establishing the nature and significance of Judy's and Art's friendship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Reza's reaction the first time he meets Stephen highlight and explain some of the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in 1989 in America? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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