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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 5 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is one character from Greek mythology that Jones experiments writing in the voice of?
(a) Electra.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Ariadne.
(d) Medusa.

2. Where does Jones go to try to find out more about homosexuality?
(a) The record shop down the street from his house.
(b) Gay bars in town.
(c) His uncle's house.
(d) The public library.

3. In Chapter 4, where does Jones's grandmother live?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Sacramento.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Austin.

4. In Chapter 9, what symptoms cause Jones's mother to go to the hospital?
(a) She has the worst headache of her life.
(b) She is short of breath and had collapsed earlier after work in the parking lot.
(c) She can not move her legs.
(d) She has terrible abdominal pain.

5. In Chapter 4, what does Jones's grandmother's pastor say that Jones is appalled at?
(a) He prays that Jones's mother will become ill.
(b) He prays that all gays will be confined to Hell.
(c) He prays that Jones's grandmother will find strength to disown him.
(d) He prays that Jones be struck down by God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does Jones's grandmother slap him when he his a younger boy?

2. What is Jones surprised about regarding the items he, Cody and Sam take from the hut in the woods?

3. In Chapter 6, why is the main figure in the play Jones sees in high school targeted and beaten to death?

4. In Chapter 1, what book does Jones begin that he comes to love?

5. In Chapter 6, what play does Jones and his class see in high school?

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