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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 Jess put her clothes in when she leaves home?

2. Where is Jess working in Chapter 8?

3. How does Theresa feel about Jess' taking male hormones?

4. Which of the following do Butch Al and Jacqueline NOT teach Jess?

5. Whose funeral is Ed going to attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unusual request can Jess not meet after the death of Butch Ro?

2. What is the premise of Chapter 1?

3. What is Tifka's and why does Jess find it a haven?

4. Why did the butches and femmes have no recourse against the police brutality?

5. How does Jess accept the fact that a black man gets a job she is capable of too?

6. Why is it a mistake for Jess to go into the Pink Pussy Kat Club looking for Milli?

7. Why does Angie suggest that Jess get a job in a factory?

8. What is the author's position on labor unions as evidenced in the book?

9. How does Theresa react to Jess' desire to take male hormones?

10. Why does Jess ultimately run away from home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title STONE BUTCH BLUES. Why did Feinberg choose this title? Is there an understood message in the title? Is there another title you can suggest that might be more appropriate?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character, and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the play. Identify at least two themes in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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