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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Paul compare himself to as he teaches English?
(a) Holden Caulfield.
(b) Samsa from "Metamorphosis."
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Clyde from "An American Tragedy."

2. What major event does Bobby go through around age ten?
(a) Hip surgery.
(b) Knee surgery.
(c) An appendectomy.
(d) Bladder surgery.

3. What is the biggest change Paul encounters in high school?
(a) Tougher, bigger boys than his public school.
(b) Paul is well-liked without playing the courtier role.
(c) An all boys school.
(d) Homosexuality is not promoted but not a target for humiliation either.

4. What is Paul's first impression of Bobby in the bassinet?
(a) He is crippled.
(b) He is awkward.
(c) He is nothing to fawn over.
(d) He is lovely.

5. What does Paul imagine himself to be if he is to never come out of the closet?
(a) A damned fool.
(b) An old man like Raf.
(c) A depressed poet.
(d) A lonely schoolteacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul purposefully do one Saturday after seeing some theater?

2. What does Stratford Road bring into Paul's life?

3. What does Paul's advisor think of him?

4. Where does Paul turn to in order to avoid going back to his cold home?

5. What is the bond between Paul and Star's friendship?

(see the answer key)

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