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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gus and Abbot's relationship with the Monette family?
(a) They work at Cross Coal with Big Paul.
(b) Abbot has Spina bifida and Gus is his father. They are friends with the Monettes.
(c) They incessantly bully Bobby and Paul.
(d) They are Bobby's doctors.

2. Finish the quote by E.O. Wilson: ". . . homosexuals may be the genetic carriers of mankind's ________ "
(a) Happy medium.
(b) Inner frustration.
(c) Demise.
(d) Rare altruistic impulses.

3. Which teacher does Paul respect most for his intellect?
(a) Dr. Rohmer.
(b) Mr. Paoletti.
(c) Mr. Nindle.
(d) Mr. Fitts.

4. Who is Paul's major influence in defining manhood?
(a) The school.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His father.
(d) Nick and Stavros.

5. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?
(a) He feels he let his father down.
(b) He feels he let Bobby down.
(c) He feels he let Toby down.
(d) He feels he let Joyce down.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Monette as he writes his autobiography "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story?"

2. Paul makes friends with whom his freshman year?

3. What is Paul's first impression of Bobby in the bassinet?

4. Who is Paul's main friend as a child?

5. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?

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