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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jess at the beginning of Chapter 26?
(a) A county fair.
(b) A gay pride rally.
(c) A motorcycle rally.
(d) A music concert.

2. Where do Jess and Annie have their first date?
(a) The golf course.
(b) A picnic.
(c) The movies.
(d) Annie's house.

3. Where is Jess harassed by some jocks who destroy her cycle?
(a) A pizza shop.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) A bar.
(d) A movie theatre.

4. What did Jess find in New York that was not available in Buffalo?
(a) Sophisticated culture.
(b) Gay bars.
(c) Cheap apartments.
(d) All-night bowling alleys.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Ruth?
(a) Bruised face.
(b) Black wig.
(c) Adam's apple.
(d) Bright red hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jess see Theresa and her new lover?

2. Which of the following is NOT painted on Jess' bedroom ceiling?

3. When does Jess realize that the male hormone treatments are working?

4. What does Gloria offer Jess?

5. Who is the worker Jess used to know at the bindery that has come to work at the same factory Jess works now?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jess show prejudice when she learns that Frankie took a butch lover?

2. Describe the encounter where Jess sees Butch Al in the asylum.

3. Describe Jess' mental process as she is about to inject the male hormones.

4. What is the significance of the apartment fire to Jess?

5. Describe how living in New York City elevates Jess' life in many ways.

6. How does Duffy inadvertently lose Jess' job for her at the plant?

7. What role does Jess take on with the union and what is her motivation?

8. What are the positive and negative points about passing as a man according to Jess?

9. Explain the symbolism of Jess' jaw being wired shut after the attack in the subway.

10. What happens to Jess when she decides to stop taking the male hormones?

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