Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?

That he has no milestones or story.

2. How old is Monette as he writes his autobiography "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story?"

46.

3. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?

AIDS.

4. Who does Monette compare gays' plight to?

Jews from WWII.

5. What word choice is Monette aware of but feels the need to use?

"Us" and "them."

6. In order to forgive, Monette must learn to do what first?

Not forget.

7. What stops when Monette finally comes out of the closet?

Pain.

8. What unlikely event does Grandmother Lamb do?

Remarry.

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

It is like somebody else and not really him.

10. Monette accuses which two public figures...
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