View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, Adolescence—The Ghost of Fear.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The young seminarian invites questions about _________________.
(a) Heaven and hell.
(b) The church.
(c) Sex.
(d) God.

2. What does Darrel do that made Mel think about the boy obsessively?
(a) Says mean things to Mel.
(b) Kisses Mel.
(c) Touches Mel while they were swimming.
(d) Dances with Mel.

3. Why does Mel feel alienated in high school?
(a) Because of his attraction to boys.
(b) Because his father was a preacher.
(c) Because of his clumsiness.
(d) Because he is shorter than most of the girls.

4. What year is it when Mel is in the church camp listening to the young seminarian preach?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1960.

5. What is one reason that Mel finds for which Sodom was not destroyed?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Bigotry.
(c) A volcano.
(d) Homosexual acts of its citizens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the seminarian say about masturbation?

2. How does Mel describe his mother?

3. What does Mel say his murdered friend preferred to risk rather than share his feelings?

4. How does Mel say he appears on the outside in high school?

5. What does Mel now consider his feelings of love for another man?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 250 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample