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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Monette as he writes his autobiography "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story?"
(a) 39.
(b) 56.
(c) 46.
(d) 60.

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

3. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?
(a) He feels he let Bobby down.
(b) He feels he let his father down.
(c) He feels he let Joyce down.
(d) He feels he let Toby down.

4. What nice thing does Gus and Abbot do?
(a) Build a cart for Bobby to move independently.
(b) Advocate for Bobby to enter rehabilitation.
(c) Turn a new leaf and begin to defend Bobby and Paul from other bullies.
(d) Help organize a fundraiser for Bobby's medical bills.

5. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?
(a) It is rich with gossip and drama.
(b) That he has no milestones or story.
(c) That it is as adventurous as the westerns of the 1950s shows.
(d) That it is as normal as any other American boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul vow after feeling betrayed by a friend?

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

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

4. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?

5. Why does Paul not kiss Richie?

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