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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Paul try out at Cantwell's suggestion?
(a) Talk to his mother about the day she asks him about Kite.
(b) Try being a heterosexual.
(c) Try being a homosexual.
(d) Talk to Bobby about his guilt for being able to walk.

3. What does Paul's advisor think of him?
(a) Paul has lots of potential.
(b) Paul can use a role model.
(c) Paul is very smart.
(d) Paul needs to grow up.

4. What opportunity does Paul get after Sutton?
(a) A job at Canton Academy.
(b) A free ride out to California.
(c) Acceptance to the graduate program at Harvard.
(d) A writing job for a start-up magazine in California.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paul head to Monaco?

2. What is Paul's response to the possibility that he may one day have to take care of Bobby?

3. Why does Paul believe his friends encourage him to go into interior decorating?

4. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?

5. What insecurity does Paul acquire after coming out of the closet?

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