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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. What message does Jess write to Ruth?
(a) Don't forget to buy coffee.
(b) Thank you for your love.
(c) What day is it?
(d) What is the weather like?

2. Which old friend does Jess meet in Chapter 14?
(a) Emme.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Susan.
(d) Jane.

3. Who is the neighbor Jess meets at her new apartment?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Joss.
(c) Kylie.
(d) Roseanne.

4. Why had Jess ended the relationship with Edna years ago?
(a) Jess felt that Jess was not mature enough.
(b) Jess just didn't love Edna.
(c) Edna could not fully commit to Jess.
(d) Jess won't ever fall in love.

5. Which of the following is NOT true about the factory where Jess works?
(a) Overtime is not paid.
(b) Conditions are hazardous.
(c) The wages are low.
(d) It is a union shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes a stumbling block for Jess?

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

3. What opportunity does Duffy offer Jess?

4. Jess tells Frankie that she was shocked because _________________.

5. Where does Jess go at the beginning of Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jess confused about Grant's reasons to take male hormones?

2. Why does Edna say that Jess is a "granite" butch?

3. What changes does Jess see in herself after taking male hormones and how does she know she has passed as a male?

4. Describe the conditions of factories in the 1970s, which is ten years after Jess has been working in them.

5. What public role does Jess take on in Chapter 26?

6. Describe Jess' life after she arrives in New York City and realizes she cannot stay in the apartment with no lock on the door.

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

8. What happens at a wedding that lets Jess know that she cannot continue a relationship with Annie?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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