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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. Jess buys a ________________ concert tape for Ruth.

2. Edna says that Jess and Rocco are __________ butches.

3. What does Jess buy Ruth for Christmas?

4. Gloria will not allow Jess to see her grandkids, Kim, and __________.

5. Which of the following is NOT true of Butch Al when Jess finds her at the asylum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the role of food in Chapter 22?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Theresa. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Theresa?

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