View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jess finds out that Butch Al is _____________.

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

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

4. How long has it been since Jess has seen Edna?

5. Who inadvertently refers to Jess as "she" at a union meeting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Ruth have trepidation about returning to Buffalo with Jess?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the dilemma Jess faces regarding identification?

9. Why does Jess have to guard herself as she moves into the world of men?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Jess' parents. What are their physical characteristics? What are their motivations? What are their fears? What are their dreams? What else can you say about Jess' parents?

Essay Topic 2

Alcohol abuse seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of the search for love. Identify at least two themes about love in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,137 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample