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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Paul received when he returns home over his first Christmas break from Yale?
(a) Bobby is excited to hear about college from his older brother.
(b) His father feels Paul is growing up to be a man.
(c) None of his friends even notice.
(d) Everyone is proud and brags about his Yale status.

2. What causes Paul to feel wrong about his actions with Kite?
(a) The way Toby responds when Paul tells him.
(b) Kite tells him he must keep it a secret.
(c) Something inside.
(d) Jackie's questioning.

3. What motivates Paul to mangle the name John Krohn while on stage?
(a) A talk with Bobby.
(b) The realization that he and Krohn are in the same boat.
(c) A talk with Nana Lamb.
(d) Krohn wishes him good luck in college before showtime.

4. How does Paul feel about leaving Andover?
(a) Fearful and does not want to leave.
(b) He knows it will be a one way trip out.
(c) Sad he will be leaving his friends.
(d) Excited to leave as soon as possible.

5. How does Paul view Sean and Jake?
(a) As cold as the Apollos at Philips Academy.
(b) As an opportunity to be more than nothing.
(c) As intellectual competition.
(d) As west coast privileged preppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Paul make sure he has time to visit?

2. What is Paul's relationship with Sean and Jake by the end of their first summer?

3. How is Paul's spring break somewhat saved as his friends leave him for girls?

4. In Paul's junior year of college, what big thing does he try to be a part of?

5. What unlikely act does Paul do at the mall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Paul's social life in 7th grade. What does he do to make and keep friends?

2. Even after befriending gays in the theatre troupe why does Paul feel the need to continue to stay in the closet?

3. What are Monette's two childhood memories before age six? In hindsight, what do these memories indicate to Paul Monette as an adult?

4. Describe Paul's religious education and background. What are his personal feelings about it? What particular memory does he mention that shows how he feels about God?

5. What three things are against Paul when he enters Philips Academy? How does it tag him as a "loser" from the beginning?

6. What does Bobby's education consist of? How does he show appreciation for the Marland sisters many years later?

7. Compare and contrast how Alex and Paul handle being gay in Andover. What consequences are there for each of them?

8. Describe the atmosphere at Philips Academy. Include brief history, the students who attend, the faculty and staff, and school norms.

9. Describe the hierarchy of class among the students at Philips Academy. Where does Paul fit? Where does he want to be?

10. Describe Jackie and Big Paul's reaction to Paul's magazine collection.

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