Describe Jeffery Alper and Thaddeus Isben. How do the two become best friends? How are they similar? Why are they best friends?

Who is Lindsey Abraham? Describe her relationship with Jeffery? With Tad? How does she impact the lives of each?

What is the "beau gesture" that Tad sets out to perform? What is the "beau gesture" that Jeffery performs? What is the significance of the two gestures? What is the importance of each?

Who is Steven? Describe his relationship with Jeffery. How has Steven's life been impacted by Jeffery? By Jeffery's cancer? Why does Steven go to Africa?

What is the most important theme of the story? List at least three times this theme is seen in the story.

Describe how Jeffery learns that Tad has cancer again. What is Jeffery's reaction? What are the clues leading up to the discovery?

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