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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. Who does Luc ask to come with him to see his father?

2. Where did Luc and Oliver eat brunch?

3. Who tells Luc that "bad things are not the exclusive province of bad people" (155)?

4. What is Oliver's job?

5. What job does Oliver's father do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of job does Luc have?

2. How does Oliver react to visiting Luc's flat?

3. What explanation did Luc give for kissing Oliver, and how did Oliver respond?

4. Why does Luc find freedom in having a fake boyfriend?

5. What bad news does Oliver deliver in Chapter 20?

6. What does Luc learn about Oliver at brunch?

7. Why did Luc's mother ask him to come to her house?

8. What does Oliver want Luc to do for him?

9. Why does Luc struggle to trust people?

10. Why did Luc want to take Oliver out with Alex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how the media scrutiny in Boyfriend Material affects the characters' relationships with each other and with themselves.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, the author alludes to pop culture, including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. Choose three allusions to discuss in your essay, and write about what these references contribute to the story.

Essay Topic 3

In this book, what criteria define "boyfriend material," and how are these criteria challenged or upheld by the characters?

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