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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the biggest change Paul encounters in high school?
(a) Tougher, bigger boys than his public school.
(b) An all boys school.
(c) Homosexuality is not promoted but not a target for humiliation either.
(d) Paul is well-liked without playing the courtier role.

2. What opportunity does Paul see in Elihu?
(a) A greater chance of passing as straight.
(b) Connections to the rich lifestyle.
(c) To meet more closet gays.
(d) 14 new best friends.

3. What is Paul hoping will happen in Europe?
(a) To meet with old friends and renew old bonds.
(b) He will find himself.
(c) To be able to fit in without trying too hard.
(d) He will be openly gay.

4. Where does Paul meet many other closet gays?
(a) In the arts department.
(b) In theatre group.
(c) Amongst the arhitect majors.
(d) Ballroom dance group.

5. In Paul's junior year of college, what big thing does he try to be a part of?
(a) A fraternity.
(b) A member of the soccer team.
(c) The annual play at Yale.
(d) A Senior Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul distract himself from his stalled novel?

2. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?

3. Where does Paul turn to in order to avoid going back to his cold home?

4. What secret does Bobby and Jackie have between them?

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

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