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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 kills Jess' job at the factory?
(a) She misses too many days.
(b) She is late too many days.
(c) She organizes a union strike.
(d) She is referred to as "she" at a union meeting.

2. Who is the coffee shop waitress that Jess asks on a date?
(a) Arlene.
(b) Amie.
(c) Annie.
(d) Allie.

3. Which of the following is NOT limited to mainstream groups in society?
(a) Assumptions.
(b) Intolerance.
(c) All of these.
(d) Stereotypes.

4. What medication is Jess given after her breast reduction surgery?
(a) Morphine.
(b) Vicodin.
(c) Tylenol 3.
(d) Darvon.

5. Which of the following does Jess NOT do in her second New York City apartment?
(a) Paints the walls.
(b) Puts up wallpaper.
(c) Puts up curtains.
(d) Sands the floors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT included in Jess' New York City apartment?

2. Why does Jess question Frankie's relationship with Johnny?

3. What becomes a stumbling block for Jess?

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

5. How is Jess treated at the doctor's office where she has her breast reduction surgery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between Buffalo and New York?

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

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

4. What is the dilemma Jess faces regarding identification?

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

6. What is the irony of Jess moving next door to Ruth?

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

8. What precipitates Jess' move to New York City?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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