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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul distract himself from his stalled novel?
(a) Walking on the beach.
(b) Spending time with Elihu boys.
(c) Drinking in pubs.
(d) Writing letters to old friends.

2. How does Paul view Sean and Jake?
(a) As intellectual competition.
(b) As an opportunity to be more than nothing.
(c) As west coast privileged preppies.
(d) As cold as the Apollos at Philips Academy.

3. As soon as Paul finishes sex with the Navy man, how does he feel?
(a) Happy.
(b) Relieved.
(c) As if he's on cloud nine.
(d) Guilty.

4. How does Paul describe himself in regard to his time in California?
(a) A gigolo who doesn't have to have sex.
(b) An Easterner at heart.
(c) A fool in love.
(d) A more mature courtier.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paul meet the Navy man?

2. What does Paul experience for the first time in Cambridge?

3. Which one of the following is NOT true about Richie's club?

4. What theme is seen again as Paul holds a drunk Cody in his arms?

5. Greg and Paul's relationship can be described as _________.

(see the answer key)

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