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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What angst does Cody battle as he goes through college?
(a) The meaning of a degree from Yale.
(b) The career-driven life and the artist in him.
(c) Natalie and Paul's need for attention.
(d) Addiction to drinking, smoking, and drugs.

2. What obligation looms over Paul as he tries to figure out his life?
(a) Taking care of Bobby.
(b) His novel.
(c) The draft into war.
(d) Keeping his parents happy.

3. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.
(a) Disdain.
(b) Mockery.
(c) Coyness.
(d) Flattery.

4. What does Raf mistake Paul for?
(a) A boy prostitute.
(b) An grown adult.
(c) A Dionysus.
(d) A woman.

5. What major change occurs in Paul when he returns from Georgia?
(a) He is openly gay.
(b) He stops all relationships and one-night stands.
(c) He no longer distracts himself with a busy social schedule.
(d) He is able to have sex in his relationships again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paul live immediately after college?

2. The only thing Paul recalls about his body from his middle years is __________.

3. Why is Bobby separated from his family for three months?

4. How does Paul begin seeing Cantwell?

5. Who is Paul's main friend as a child?

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