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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 on the mantle in her apartment?

2. To what creature does Jess compare herself?

3. Where is Jess harassed by some jocks who destroy her cycle?

4. Which of the following does Jess decide to speak up for?

5. How much money does Jess have when she arrives in New York City?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of gays and lesbians in the 1960s. What precedents are they forced to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century gays and lesbians do not have?

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

The author uses several instances of irony in the novel. One example is the huge irony that Jess feels like a male but was born a female. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

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