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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The general consensus in the 1960s was that if the police roughed you up, ____________________.
(a) you had grounds for a lawsuit.
(b) you probably had it coming.
(c) they would do it again.
(d) you should get out of town.

2. A lesbian who dresses and behaves like a traditional man is called ___________________.
(a) confused.
(b) a stone butch lesbian.
(c) aggressive.
(d) a transsexual.

3. How does Theresa feel about Jess' taking male hormones?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is upset.
(c) She is ecstatic.
(d) She doesn't care.

4. In addition to being beaten in jail, Butch Al is also _______________.
(a) raped several times.
(b) tortured into a confession.
(c) strip searched.
(d) put in solitary confinement.

5. What does Jess put her clothes in when she leaves home?
(a) Pillowcases.
(b) Backpack.
(c) Suitcase.
(d) Cardboard box.

6. Who is the teacher who busts the girls' room to catch smokers?
(a) Mrs. Anthony.
(b) Mrs. Antoinette.
(c) Mrs. Avery.
(d) Mrs. Arnett.

7. How is the factory best characterized in the story?
(a) Industrious.
(b) Progressive.
(c) Dehumanizing.
(d) Innovative.

8. Why do the old butches give Jess and Ed the cold shoulder after the funeral?
(a) They do not think they belong in this group.
(b) They did not come to see Butch Ro when she was sick.
(c) They wore dresses.
(d) They think they should have worn dresses.

9. What is the name of the nightclub where Milli works?
(a) The Pink Flamingo.
(b) The Neon Rainbow.
(c) Lucky's Nite Club.
(d) Pink Pussy Kat Club.

10. Who is the attractive woman that Jess meets at the cannery?
(a) Theresa.
(b) Annette.
(c) Amy.
(d) Melissa.

11. At the football field, Jess is verbally assaulted with anti-Semitic and ____________ taunts.
(a) anti-stupid.
(b) anti-fat.
(c) anti-red hair.
(d) anti-lesbian.

12. Who is the butch who offers Jess a place to stay?
(a) Tammi.
(b) Toni.
(c) Tessi.
(d) Terri.

13. What did people in society normally label lesbians, gays, and transsexuals?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Perverts.
(c) Angels.
(d) Martyrs.

14. With what cause does Theresa become involved?
(a) Save the whales.
(b) Tax reform.
(c) Universal healthcare.
(d) Feminism.

15. Who is the main character in STONE BUTCH BLUES?
(a) Jess Goldberg.
(b) Jess Goldenblatt.
(c) Jamie Goldberg.
(d) Jane Goldberg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT happen to Jess at the football field?

2. When did Jess start going to gay bars?

3. Who is the butch legend that Jess sees at the bar?

4. Where does Jess work part-time during high school?

5. Why is Jess being considered for a better job at the bindery?

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