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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 tells Oliver that it's nice to see him lose control sometimes?

2. How long was Jon going to be in London?

3. Who tells Luc he only contacts his friends when needs something?

4. What was the first course at Jennifer's party?

5. Who suggests they exclude Oliver from a dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Luc's second meeting with Jon.

2. What do Luc and Oliver discuss on the train ride to Luc's mother's house?

3. Why did Luc and Jon argue in Chapter 29?

4. Why did Luc show up at By Bronwyn early?

5. Describe Odile's special curry.

6. What did many of the attendees at Jennifer's party have in common?

7. Describe the drive to Jon's farmhouse for Luc and Oliver.

8. How did Jon feel about The Half Moon?

9. Where did Oliver and Luc have lunch in Chapter 22?

10. How did Luc fare socially at Jennifer's birthday party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Boyfriend Material is told from a first-person perspective. What is the significance of this point of view? What insight does it offer to you as a reader?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How do the main characters’ experiences with acceptance and rejection shape their outlook on relationships and community?

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