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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?
(a) Morals.
(b) Hate.
(c) Love.
(d) Bigotry.

2. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?
(a) He hopes his mother agrees.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is elated.
(d) He disagrees.

3. Whom does Paul call the "deviants?"
(a) Homophobes.
(b) Prejudiced Anglo-Saxons from his neighborhood.
(c) The Republicans.
(d) Straight men.

4. What unlikely event does Grandmother Lamb do?
(a) Live by herself.
(b) Is an open lesbian.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Remarry.

5. What shocking example does Paul recall that shows how the people of Andover feel about black people?
(a) The public lynching that occurs not too far from his home.
(b) The set fire that burns the home of the only black family in Andover.
(c) People kicked the severed head of a black boy that dies from a train accident.
(d) The graffiti on the black family's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Everyone knows Paul's new workplace by what name?

2. Why does Paul not kiss Richie?

3. What does Monette feel about his childhood as he remembers his past?

4. What is the biggest change Paul encounters in high school?

5. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?

(see the answer key)

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