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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. Will Grayson 2 repeatedly compares reality to what object?

2. Which two characters are referred to as Tiny's Gay-Straight-Alliance friends?

3. Tiny thinks that Will Grayson 1 is incapable of taking what action?

4. Tiny gives Maura credit for what aspect of her deception regarding the imaginary Isaac?

5. During the weekend Will Grayson 1 only leaves the house once, he look at which of his textbooks for hours in one sitting?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what two transgressions is Will Grayson 1 ostracized from his latest group of friends?

2. From what source does Will Grayson 1's sense of fear about many aspects of life stem?

3. How does Tiny get the money to produce his musical?

4. In what way does the theme of isolation arise in relation to Will Grayson 1?

5. Characterize Will Grayson 2's outlook on life.

6. Describe Will Grayson 2's family situation.

7. Why does Jane end up wanting to end her first phone conversation with Will Grayson 1?

8. What is Will Grayson 2's first impression of Will Grayson 2 and how does it quickly change?

9. What passion is shared by the characters Tiny, Will Grayson 1, and Jane?

10. For what reason is Will Grayson 1 unable to gain entry to the Maybe Dead Cats concert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look carefully at the passages of Will Grayson, Will Grayson that describe the close relationship Will Grayson 1 and Tiny. What are Green and Levithan’s purposes for discussing at length the nature of the connection between Will Grayson 1 and Tiny?

Essay Topic 2

William Faulkner once famously claimed that the most important literature deals with the subject of the human heart in conflict with itself. Explain how the theme of Human versus Self is demonstrated within Green and Levithan’s novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Create a decisive, arguable claim and prove it with quotes from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Trace the characterization arc of Will Grayson 1’s character throughout the novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Discuss whether Will Grayson 1 is a round or flat character and whether Will Grayson is a static or dynamic character.

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