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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion is elicited when Paul orgasms for the first time?
(a) Success.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Fear.
(d) Inadequate.

2. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.
(a) Disdain.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Coyness.
(d) Mockery.

3. What is special about Bill?
(a) He's the only one Paul has ever told the truth about being gay.
(b) He's the only one Paul ever loved without wanting.
(c) He is the only one Paul allows to read his novel drafts.
(d) He is the only one who checks on Paul to make sure he is okay.

4. What does Bobby have that makes Paul feel even more sullen about his own life?
(a) A strong relationship with their father.
(b) A nice car.
(c) A girlfriend.
(d) A full scholarship to college.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paul believe Mr. Nindle is gay?

2. What nice thing does Gus and Abbot do?

3. What does Raf mistake Paul for?

4. Paul is inspired to do what while at Rye Harbor?

5. What does Paul compare the Andover Spa to?

(see the answer key)

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