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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul feel about his situation with Kite?
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) He automatically feels there is something wrong and different.
(c) He feels like a rebel.
(d) It is secretive but exciting.

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

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

4. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.
(a) Disdain.
(b) Mockery.
(c) Coyness.
(d) Flattery.

5. How old is Monette as he writes his autobiography "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story?"
(a) 56.
(b) 39.
(c) 60.
(d) 46.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it surprising Bobby makes it to high school and college?

2. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?

3. What beginning signs does Paul believe indicates his homosexuality?

4. What secret does Bobby and Jackie have between them?

5. What comfortable bonding opportunities does Paul have with his father?

(see the answer key)

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