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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vinnie keep calling Austin as he punches him?
(a) Faggot.
(b) Homo.
(c) Queer.
(d) Sissy.

2. Monette accuses which two public figures of being in the closet?
(a) James Dean and William Holden.
(b) Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.
(c) Roscoe Hillenkoeter and Walter Smith.
(d) Ray Cohn and J. Edgar Hoover.

3. What is Paul's biggest relief by graduation day?
(a) This is his chance to reveal the truth to everyone.
(b) He is able to leave Andover soon.
(c) He goes through high school without ever being beaten up.
(d) He passes as straight throughout high school.

4. Where does Paul meet many other closet gays?
(a) In the arts department.
(b) Amongst the arhitect majors.
(c) In theatre group.
(d) Ballroom dance group.

5. What award does Paul get in seventh grade?
(a) Most popular.
(b) Class clown.
(c) Spelling Bee champion.
(d) Most likely to succeed.

6. What beginning signs does Paul believe indicates his homosexuality?
(a) How he loves to play with his mother's hair.
(b) His preference to play with Joyce and other girls.
(c) His fascinations with paper dolls and mother's heels.
(d) His love for fashion at a young age.

7. In order to forgive, Monette must learn to do what first?
(a) Forget.
(b) Accept his sexuality.
(c) Love.
(d) Not forget.

8. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?
(a) Counseling groups.
(b) The neighbors.
(c) A church.
(d) Specialists.

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

10. What stops when Monette finally comes out of the closet?
(a) Blame.
(b) Pain.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Guilt.

11. What is Paul's relationship with Sean and Jake by the end of their first summer?
(a) Sean and Jake are both annoyed by Paul.
(b) Paul is jealous of Jake and Sean.
(c) The closest Paul has ever felt in a male friendship.
(d) Paul has a maddening crush on Sean.

12. What emotion is elicited when Paul orgasms for the first time?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Success.
(c) Inadequate.
(d) Fear.

13. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?
(a) HPV.
(b) Herpes.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) AIDS.

14. What achievement does Paul acquire by the end of his sophomore year?
(a) He finally learns how to play soccer.
(b) He wins the Latin Declamation contest.
(c) He wins the Greek theater award.
(d) He wins a poetry contest.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is it surprising Bobby makes it to high school and college?

3. How old is Paul when he is first introduced to sexual experiences?

4. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?

5. What does Raf mistake Paul for?

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