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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shocking example does Paul recall that shows how the people of Andover feel about black people?
(a) The graffiti on the black family's home.
(b) People kicked the severed head of a black boy that dies from a train accident.
(c) The set fire that burns the home of the only black family in Andover.
(d) The public lynching that occurs not too far from his home.

2. Monette accuses which two public figures of being in the closet?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.
(b) James Dean and William Holden.
(c) Roscoe Hillenkoeter and Walter Smith.
(d) Ray Cohn and J. Edgar Hoover.

3. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?
(a) He is elated.
(b) He hopes his mother agrees.
(c) He disagrees.
(d) He is proud.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul vow after feeling betrayed by a friend?

2. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?

3. Whom does Paul call the "deviants?"

4. The only thing Paul recalls about his body from his middle years is __________.

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

(see the answer key)

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