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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?
(a) AIDS.
(b) HPV.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Herpes.

2. 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 set fire that burns the home of the only black family in Andover.
(c) The graffiti on the black family's home.
(d) People kicked the severed head of a black boy that dies from a train accident.

3. Why is it surprising Bobby makes it to high school and college?
(a) Bobby is dyslexic.
(b) Bobby is not very smart.
(c) Bobby is a rebel during elementary school.
(d) His classmates do not have levels above second grade.

4. What major event does Bobby go through around age ten?
(a) Hip surgery.
(b) Bladder surgery.
(c) Knee surgery.
(d) An appendectomy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Paul struggles with being in the closet, what does Bobby struggle with?

2. How does Paul mask parts of his autobiography?

3. What is most different about Paul after his one night stand with the Navy man?

4. Why is Paul attracted to Cody?

5. How does Paul feel about his purpose in Cambridge?

(see the answer key)

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