Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Paul Monette
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Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Paul Monette
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Monette compare gays' plight to?
(a) The Irish.
(b) Jews from WWII.
(c) African slaves.
(d) Gypsies.

2. What does Paul realize about Lonnie years after their encounter?
(a) Lonnie was hurt by Paul's actions.
(b) Lonnie is the emotionally healthy one.
(c) Despite the age difference, Lonnie was just as confused as Paul.
(d) Lonnie told everyone at work about him and Paul as revenge.

3. How is Paul's time at Mount Pleasant Hotel?
(a) Awkward as he makes excuses to not have sex with a girl.
(b) One of the best summer of his life.
(c) A fun growing up experience.
(d) Paul finds it personally horrible but entertaining to watch.

4. Which teacher does Paul respect most for his intellect?
(a) Mr. Paoletti.
(b) Mr. Nindle.
(c) Dr. Rohmer.
(d) Mr. Fitts.

5. What characteristic makes a student second class?
(a) Being the smartest one.
(b) Participating in the choir.
(c) Being from the other side of town.
(d) Being a day student.

6. Why is Paul attracted to Cody?
(a) His brooding artistic style.
(b) His Greek godliness.
(c) Cody encourages Paul whenever he is feeling down.
(d) Cody allows Paul to be open about his feelings.

7. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?
(a) He loves them and tells them to Bobby.
(b) He does not understand them.
(c) He feels sinful just to hear them.
(d) He goes home to make up some of his own.

8. What lavish event does Paul get to partake in?
(a) Nana Lamb's second wedding.
(b) Francis's bar mitzvah.
(c) Cabot's cotillion.
(d) Philip's confirmation;.

9. According to Paul, what is the only dirty book he has ever read?
(a) Home and Gardens.
(b) Hustler.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Where the Sidewalk Ends.

10. What unlikely act does Paul do at the mall?
(a) Steal clothing.
(b) Make friends with a girl.
(c) Flirt with a boy.
(d) Buy expensive clothing.

11. What is Paul's biggest relief by graduation day?
(a) He goes through high school without ever being beaten up.
(b) He passes as straight throughout high school.
(c) This is his chance to reveal the truth to everyone.
(d) He is able to leave Andover soon.

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

13. What does Paul turn to in order to be popular?
(a) Idle gossip.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Making fun of others.
(d) Smoking.

14. What award does Paul get in seventh grade?
(a) Spelling Bee champion.
(b) Class clown.
(c) Most popular.
(d) Most likely to succeed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul feel as Raf shows interest by loitering at the Andover Spa?

2. How old is Paul when he is first introduced to sexual experiences?

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

4. How does Paul feel about his situation with Kite?

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

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