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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Jess at the beginning of Chapter 23?
(a) She takes a trip to California.
(b) She is attacked at the subway station.
(c) She wins the lottery.
(d) She moves in with Ruth.

2. Why had Jess ended the relationship with Edna years ago?
(a) Jess just didn't love Edna.
(b) Edna could not fully commit to Jess.
(c) Jess won't ever fall in love.
(d) Jess felt that Jess was not mature enough.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Ruth?
(a) Black wig.
(b) Bruised face.
(c) Adam's apple.
(d) Bright red hair.

4. Jess gets into the asylum by posing as Butch Al's ___________.
(a) Nephew.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Brother.
(d) Half-brother.

5. Where does Jess move after leaving Buffalo?
(a) Albany.
(b) Poughkeepsie.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) New York City.

6. What opportunity does Duffy offer Jess?
(a) To go into business with him.
(b) To be a union organizer.
(c) To get a management job.
(d) To run for political office.

7. Where do Jess and Edna ride on Jess' cycle?
(a) The beach.
(b) The state park.
(c) The zoo.
(d) The falls.

8. What does Jess see when looking in the mirror one morning?
(a) A rash on her neck.
(b) Stubble sprouting on her face.
(c) Bloodshot eyes.
(d) Some grey hairs.

9. How much money does Jess have when she arrives in New York City?
(a) $1500.
(b) $6,000.
(c) $600.
(d) $60.

10. Which of the following is NOT true of Butch Al when Jess finds her at the asylum?
(a) She is sitting in front of a window.
(b) She is white-haired.
(c) She is catatonic.
(d) She is watching TV.

11. Which of the following is NOT limited to mainstream groups in society?
(a) All of these.
(b) Intolerance.
(c) Stereotypes.
(d) Assumptions.

12. What male characteristic does NOT go away when Jess discontinues male hormones?
(a) Beard.
(b) Rough hands.
(c) Deep voice.
(d) Narrow hips.

13. Which of the following is NOT painted on Jess' bedroom ceiling?
(a) Stars.
(b) Sunflowers.
(c) Night sky.
(d) Trees.

14. Why does Jess question Frankie's relationship with Johnny?
(a) Frankie is married.
(b) They live 500 miles apart.
(c) Frankie and Johnny are both butches.
(d) Johnny is married.

15. What does Gloria offer Jess?
(a) A car.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) A job.
(d) Some clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jess stay while recovering from the subway attack?

2. Passing as a man has robbed Jess of her ___________.

3. Jess thinks that her Buffalo friends would have said that life in New York was ___________.

4. What kind of birds does Jess see fly by at the end of the novel?

5. How is Jess treated at the doctor's office where she has her breast reduction surgery?

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