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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Monette feel about his childhood as he remembers his past?
(a) It is like somebody else and not really him.
(b) They are sadder than he first remembers.
(c) As if it all just happened yesterday.
(d) They are happier than he first remembers.

2. What does Vinnie keep calling Austin as he punches him?
(a) Sissy.
(b) Faggot.
(c) Queer.
(d) Homo.

3. What word choice is Monette aware of but feels the need to use?
(a) "Trannies."
(b) "Homos."
(c) "Us" and "them."
(d) "Queers."

4. How does the man from the airplane turn Paul off?
(a) He is not sexual enough for Paul.
(b) He shows disapproval in Paul for being in the closet.
(c) He asks too many questions about Paul's gay life.
(d) He demands too much time from Paul.

5. Why does Paul believe Mr. Nindle is gay?
(a) The way he touched Paul on the arm.
(b) His constant visits to P.E. classes.
(c) His interactions with the Apollos.
(d) The way he lingers in the locker room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul imagine himself to be if he is to never come out of the closet?

2. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?

3. What does Paul purposefully do one Saturday after seeing some theater?

4. What character type does Paul imitate to impress the Navy man?

5. Who does Paul console on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

(see the answer key)

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