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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) People kicked the severed head of a black boy that dies from a train accident.
(b) The set fire that burns the home of the only black family in Andover.
(c) The graffiti on the black family's home.
(d) The public lynching that occurs not too far from his home.

2. In order to forgive, Monette must learn to do what first?
(a) Love.
(b) Accept his sexuality.
(c) Forget.
(d) Not forget.

3. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?
(a) Morals.
(b) Love.
(c) Hate.
(d) Bigotry.

4. Why is it surprising Bobby makes it to high school and college?
(a) Bobby is a rebel during elementary school.
(b) Bobby is not very smart.
(c) His classmates do not have levels above second grade.
(d) Bobby is dyslexic.

5. What does Paul vow after feeling betrayed by a friend?
(a) Not to trust anyone in his school again.
(b) Not to be tempted by another man again.
(c) To seek revenge by spreading a dirty rumor.
(d) To end his secrets and be open about his sexual preference in high school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Monette as he writes his autobiography "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story?"

2. Whom does Paul call the "deviants?"

3. Everyone knows Paul's new workplace by what name?

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

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

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