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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?
(a) It is rich with gossip and drama.
(b) That he has no milestones or story.
(c) That it is as normal as any other American boy.
(d) That it is as adventurous as the westerns of the 1950s shows.

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

3. What does Stratford Road bring into Paul's life?
(a) Life in a less hardened world.
(b) More bullies.
(c) A dog.
(d) Rich friends.

4. Paul is inspired to do what while at Rye Harbor?
(a) Learn how to sail.
(b) Learn the guitar.
(c) Paint sunsets.
(d) Write poetry.

5. From the following, what opportunity does Paul get from Yale?
(a) An internship at the Smithsonian.
(b) A lead role in an annual play.
(c) To be a Teacher Fellow for Dr. Paoletti.
(d) A trip to England with a scholarship.

6. How does Paul feel as Raf shows interest by loitering at the Andover Spa?
(a) Oblivious.
(b) Disconcerted but thrilled.
(c) Excited.
(d) Creeped out.

7. Monette accuses which two public figures of being in the closet?
(a) Ray Cohn and J. Edgar Hoover.
(b) Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.
(c) Roscoe Hillenkoeter and Walter Smith.
(d) James Dean and William Holden.

8. What makes Paul feel guilty for his acceptance to the three Ivy League schools he applies to?
(a) He lied on his application.
(b) His taking a space away from a Dionysus.
(c) Roger's lack of acceptance.
(d) Bobby's inability to even have a chance to apply.

9. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?
(a) He feels he let Bobby down.
(b) He feels he let Joyce down.
(c) He feels he let Toby down.
(d) He feels he let his father down.

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

11. What does Vinnie keep calling Austin as he punches him?
(a) Queer.
(b) Sissy.
(c) Faggot.
(d) Homo.

12. What theme is seen again as Paul holds a drunk Cody in his arms?
(a) The courtier role.
(b) The savior role.
(c) Unrequited love.
(d) Cody taking advantage of Paul's feelings for him.

13. What does Paul compare the Andover Spa to?
(a) An agora.
(b) The Colosseum.
(c) A farmer's market.
(d) 7-Eleven.

14. What causes Paul to feel wrong about his actions with Kite?
(a) Jackie's questioning.
(b) The way Toby responds when Paul tells him.
(c) Kite tells him he must keep it a secret.
(d) Something inside.

15. Who is Paul's main friend as a child?
(a) No one.
(b) Joyce.
(c) Kite.
(d) Toby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paul meet many other closet gays?

2. How does Paul view Sean and Jake?

3. How is Paul received when he returns home over his first Christmas break from Yale?

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

5. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?

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