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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The only thing Paul recalls about his body from his middle years is __________.
(a) How smelly his armpits became.
(b) How he cut his first genital hairs because he thought it was abnormal.
(c) The fear he will never mature.
(d) His allergies to bees and wasps.

2. What is the biggest change Paul encounters in high school?
(a) An all boys school.
(b) Paul is well-liked without playing the courtier role.
(c) Homosexuality is not promoted but not a target for humiliation either.
(d) Tougher, bigger boys than his public school.

3. According to Paul, what keeps him invisible?
(a) Society.
(b) Straight men who write history.
(c) The families in the neighborhood.
(d) Bobby and his father.

4. How old is Paul when he is first introduced to sexual experiences?
(a) 9.
(b) 15.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

5. Paul feels his entrance to Philips is the reverse of what movie?
(a) Wizard of Oz.
(b) Ferris Beuller's Day Off.
(c) Rudy.
(d) Beauty and the Beast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?

2. What lavish event does Paul get to partake in?

3. What goal does Paul have due to the bullying around school?

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

5. What does Paul's advisor think of him?

(see the answer key)

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