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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul compare the Andover Spa to?
(a) An agora.
(b) A farmer's market.
(c) 7-Eleven.
(d) The Colosseum.

2. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?
(a) Counseling groups.
(b) A church.
(c) Specialists.
(d) The neighbors.

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

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

5. What stops when Monette finally comes out of the closet?
(a) Pain.
(b) Blame.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Paul struggles with being in the closet, what does Bobby struggle with?

2. In order to forgive, Monette must learn to do what first?

3. What does Stratford Road bring into Paul's life?

4. Why does Paul not kiss Richie?

5. According to Paul, what is the only dirty book he has ever read?

(see the answer key)

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