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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 media attention do to Josh?

2. How does Josh identify himself when the police ask him for identification?

3. What consequence does Peter face from Josh being Larry?

4. What irony does Josh see in his newfound fame?

5. What is the friendship between Josh and Beth like at Larryfest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What snaps Josh out of his depression and wandering?

2. What are the consequences for Peter Josh being outed as Larry?

3. How does Josh disguise himself?

4. How does Josh know what happens in his absence?

5. What is the epigraph to Part 4, and what is its importance?

6. How many things does Josh take with him on the appointed day?

7. What is Larryfest like?

8. What are the disadvantages of being outed as Larry?

9. What is the epigraph to Part 6, and what is its importance?

10. What are Josh's thoughts about leaving a suicide note?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read the sequel to 'The Gospel According to Larry', and Compare and contrast the two books. How are they similar? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

Write about your own reading of 'The Gospel According to Larry'--did you resist it, or were you compelled by the story? What does your reading tell you about yourself and your interests? Use specific examples from the book to describe yourself as a reader.

Essay Topic 3

How would 'The Gospel According to Larry' be different if it were told from a woman's perspective? What if betagold or Beth told the story? What if Josh were female? How would the story be different?

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