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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Paul like to do while reading Thoreau?
(a) End a reading with a song from Bob Dylan.
(b) Compare Thoreau's writings to his journal.
(c) Read aloud to capture the meaning.
(d) Sit naked in the woods.

3. Paul makes friends with whom his freshman year?
(a) Kelly and Joanne.
(b) Francis and Philip.
(c) Gene and Frank.
(d) Gene and Francis.

4. Finish the quote by E.O. Wilson: ". . . homosexuals may be the genetic carriers of mankind's ________ "
(a) Happy medium.
(b) Inner frustration.
(c) Demise.
(d) Rare altruistic impulses.

5. According to Paul, what makes Ellen so pretty?
(a) Her wild ways.
(b) Her mysteriousness.
(c) Her laugh.
(d) Her depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paul's biggest relief by graduation day?

2. What bond brings Alida and Paul together?

3. As soon as Paul finishes sex with the Navy man, how does he feel?

4. What makes Paul feel guilty for his acceptance to the three Ivy League schools he applies to?

5. What New Year's resolution does Paul make while in Puerto Rico?

(see the answer key)

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