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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 invite to his mother's viewing party?

2. What is the name of Jon's manager?

3. What does Luc compare his mother to when she is in the kitchen?

4. What is the name of Luc's mother's friend?

5. According to Oliver, where does it look like Luc got dressed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Odile's special curry.

3. How did Jon feel about The Half Moon?

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

5. How does Priya respond to Luc's request for help cleaning his flat?

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

7. What did Luc notice about Oliver when they were intimate?

8. Why did Jon suggest that Oliver not come to their second meeting?

9. How does Oliver feel about Cam's article?

10. Describe Luc's tidy party.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Luc and Oliver. In what ways do they seem like a suitable couple? In what ways does their relationship seem like a bad idea?

Essay Topic 2

How would you characterize the relationships Luc has with his parents in this novel? Provide specific examples to support your claims.

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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