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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What good deed does Paul volunteer to do?
(a) Hold a poetry workshop for free.
(b) Tutor inner city kids.
(c) Spend extra time with failing kids.
(d) Be a Big Brother.

2. Why is Paul attracted to Cody?
(a) His brooding artistic style.
(b) Cody allows Paul to be open about his feelings.
(c) His Greek godliness.
(d) Cody encourages Paul whenever he is feeling down.

3. Who does Paul become co-dependent on to help his self-esteem?
(a) Jackie.
(b) David.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Emrald.

4. What shocking example does Paul recall that shows how the people of Andover feel about black people?
(a) The public lynching that occurs not too far from his home.
(b) The graffiti on the black family's home.
(c) The set fire that burns the home of the only black family in Andover.
(d) People kicked the severed head of a black boy that dies from a train accident.

5. Who inspires Paul to finally come out of the closet?
(a) Roger.
(b) Bobby.
(c) The Navy.
(d) Greg.

Short Answer Questions

1. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.

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

3. What does Paul acquire in April?

4. How is Paul received when he returns home over his first Christmas break from Yale?

5. What insecurity does Paul acquire after coming out of the closet?

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