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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What thought runs through Paul's mind the night Kennedy dies?
(a) The generation of youth will cease.
(b) Sad that if it can happen to Kennedy, it can happen to anyone.
(c) Relief he does not have to be sexual with a girl.
(d) He is enamored by Walter Cronkite's reaction.

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

3. What is Paul's relationship with Sean and Jake by the end of their first summer?
(a) Paul is jealous of Jake and Sean.
(b) Sean and Jake are both annoyed by Paul.
(c) Paul has a maddening crush on Sean.
(d) The closest Paul has ever felt in a male friendship.

4. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?
(a) He feels sinful just to hear them.
(b) He does not understand them.
(c) He goes home to make up some of his own.
(d) He loves them and tells them to Bobby.

5. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?
(a) That he has no milestones or story.
(b) It is rich with gossip and drama.
(c) That it is as normal as any other American boy.
(d) That it is as adventurous as the westerns of the 1950s shows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theme is seen again as Paul holds a drunk Cody in his arms?

2. Whose eerie room does Paul observe by accident and does not want to become like?

3. As soon as Paul finishes sex with the Navy man, how does he feel?

4. How does Paul mask parts of his autobiography?

5. What reality does Paul face the night he spends in New York with Cody?

(see the answer key)

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