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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Greg and Paul's relationship can be described as _________.
(a) Under Greg's control.
(b) Mutual.
(c) Under Paul's control.
(d) A healthy relationship.

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

3. Where does Paul turn to in order to avoid going back to his cold home?
(a) Library.
(b) Star.
(c) Art museum.
(d) Elihu.

4. How does Paul feel about his purpose in Cambridge?
(a) Regretful.
(b) Bored by it.
(c) Appreciative of the opportunity.
(d) Ecstatic about it.

5. What New Year's resolution does Paul make while in Puerto Rico?
(a) To stop buying men magazines.
(b) To try heterosexual relationships.
(c) To not run away next time someone wants him.
(d) To have sex without shame.

6. Why does Paul head to Monaco?
(a) He hears gay men are more open there.
(b) Because Betsy wants to.
(c) Someone he meets suggests it to him.
(d) He is to meet his friend David.

7. What unexpected act does Paul do in Dr. Richard's office?
(a) Offer resignation.
(b) Lie about the relationship.
(c) Defend Greg's naivete.
(d) Attempt to tell the truth.

8. What is special about Bill?
(a) He is the only one who checks on Paul to make sure he is okay.
(b) He is the only one Paul allows to read his novel drafts.
(c) He's the only one Paul has ever told the truth about being gay.
(d) He's the only one Paul ever loved without wanting.

9. How is it apparent Julia is jealous of Sally?
(a) Julia is overly nice to Sally above everyone else.
(b) Her comment on Sally's looks and comparing herself in bed.
(c) Julia gives Sally the cold shoulder.
(d) Julia asks a lot of questions about Sally.

10. What is the bond between Paul and Star's friendship?
(a) There common feelings about their parents.
(b) Share of grief over Bill.
(c) Their love for art history.
(d) Their search for a purpose in life after college.

11. What does Paul experience for the first time in Cambridge?
(a) Being invited to so many parties.
(b) Pride.
(c) Kissing another man.
(d) Sex with a girl.

12. How does Paul reach the Provence?
(a) Catches a train with another American.
(b) A crowded local bus that takes many hours from Paris.
(c) Hitchikes on a truck with some pigs.
(d) With two French ladies who see him sleeping under a cafe table.

13. According to Paul, what makes Ellen so pretty?
(a) Her laugh.
(b) Her mysteriousness.
(c) Her depression.
(d) Her wild ways.

14. What goal is Paul determined to do while in Europe?
(a) Get laid.
(b) See all the famous arts he has studied in Art History.
(c) Meet poets and writers.
(d) Finish his thesis ahead of time.

15. How does Paul's relationship with his mother progress over time?
(a) A gap grow apart.
(b) Paul is angry at Jackie for her insistence on caring for Bobby.
(c) Jackie is angry and disappointed in Paul for his life decisions.
(d) They become closer as they understand one another more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paul maintains a tie with Philips Academy in what manner?

2. The way in which Paul goes about his quest to be heterosexual can be described as _______________.

3. Why is Paul jealous of Justin?

4. What keeps Paul from being drafted?

5. How does Paul handle his loneliness over the years after college?

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