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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul feel about his situation with Kite?
(a) It is secretive but exciting.
(b) He feels guilty.
(c) He feels like a rebel.
(d) He automatically feels there is something wrong and different.

2. Who is the object of Paul's fetish?
(a) Liz Taylor.
(b) Audra Hepburn.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Judy Garland.

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

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

5. Where does Paul like to study with his friends?
(a) The graveyard.
(b) In the park.
(c) The greenhouse.
(d) In the library.

6. What thought runs through Paul's mind the night Kennedy dies?
(a) He is enamored by Walter Cronkite's reaction.
(b) The generation of youth will cease.
(c) Relief he does not have to be sexual with a girl.
(d) Sad that if it can happen to Kennedy, it can happen to anyone.

7. What is Gus and Abbot's relationship with the Monette family?
(a) They incessantly bully Bobby and Paul.
(b) They work at Cross Coal with Big Paul.
(c) They are Bobby's doctors.
(d) Abbot has Spina bifida and Gus is his father. They are friends with the Monettes.

8. What reality does Paul face the night he spends in New York with Cody?
(a) Their friendship will never be the same.
(b) Cody always knew about Paul's feelings.
(c) Paul will never love anyone as much.
(d) Cody and Natalie are engaged.

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

10. Even though Cody and Natalie are not on great terms, why is Paul jealous?
(a) Natalie still gets to go to bed with Cody.
(b) Cody will always have someone loving him.
(c) He knows they will still end up together again.
(d) Their emotions are present and real.

11. In order to forgive, Monette must learn to do what first?
(a) Love.
(b) Not forget.
(c) Accept his sexuality.
(d) Forget.

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

13. How does Paul view Sean and Jake?
(a) As intellectual competition.
(b) As west coast privileged preppies.
(c) As an opportunity to be more than nothing.
(d) As cold as the Apollos at Philips Academy.

14. How is Paul's spring break somewhat saved as his friends leave him for girls?
(a) He meets another American with whom he can talk poetry.
(b) He ends up having fun at a party using his courtier role.
(c) He has a tryst with a Bahamian boy in secret.
(d) He meets a girl he gets along with.

15. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?
(a) Morals.
(b) Love.
(c) Bigotry.
(d) Hate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What goal does Paul have due to the bullying around school?

3. What is Paul's first impression of Bobby in the bassinet?

4. Which one of the following is NOT true about Richie's club?

5. What major event does Bobby go through around age ten?

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