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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 34-61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to appear masculine, what does the narrator convince his female cousins to do?
(a) Play war.
(b) Kill a bird.
(c) Cliff dive.
(d) Shoot at a soldier.

2. After being affected by "Saint Sebastian," what does the narrator do to analyze his feelings?
(a) Writes an essay.
(b) Attends art school.
(c) Meditates.
(d) Visits Rome.

3. What does the narrator fantasize about after his meeting with Omi in the school yard?
(a) Killing Omi.
(b) To get good grades.
(c) For Omi to punch him.
(d) Seeing him naked.

4. What time was the narrator born?
(a) Noon.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) 9 p.m.
(d) 4 p.m.

5. What word does the narrator use to describe the occupation of a night-soil man?
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Fear.
(c) Devastation.
(d) Inspiration.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the narrator when he is first attracted to another man?

2. Who was the Captain of the Praetorian Guard of Rome?

3. With whom is the narrator typically allowed to play as a child?

4. As a child, the narrator fantasizes that who wants to kill him?

5. A friend suggests the narrator should target whom for the graphic game?

(see the answer key)

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