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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Paul compare himself to as he teaches English?
(a) Clyde from "An American Tragedy."
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Samsa from "Metamorphosis."
(d) Holden Caulfield.

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

3. What opportunity does Paul get after Sutton?
(a) Acceptance to the graduate program at Harvard.
(b) A free ride out to California.
(c) A writing job for a start-up magazine in California.
(d) A job at Canton Academy.

4. Even though Cody and Natalie are not on great terms, why is Paul jealous?
(a) Their emotions are present and real.
(b) Cody will always have someone loving him.
(c) He knows they will still end up together again.
(d) Natalie still gets to go to bed with Cody.

5. How does Paul describe himself in regard to his time in California?
(a) An Easterner at heart.
(b) A more mature courtier.
(c) A fool in love.
(d) A gigolo who doesn't have to have sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocking example does Paul recall that shows how the people of Andover feel about black people?

2. How does Paul handle his loneliness over the years after college?

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

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

5. From the following, what opportunity does Paul get from Yale?

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