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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. At the end of Chapter 4, Will Grayson 2 makes a plan to meet which character in person in six days?

2. What meal does Will Grayson 2 always forego?

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

4. Chapter 2 is narrated by whom?

5. On Sunday of Chapter 5, Will Grayson 1's father tells him about a fast-track program at which college?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way does the theme of deception arise in relation to Maura's character?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Give an example of Tiny helping Will Grayson 1 overcome his loneliness.

9. What is the significance of the novel's title Will Grayson, Will Grayson?

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

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

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Will Grayson, Will Grayson and one of the novel's main messages. How do Green and Levithan make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of 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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