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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Paul struggles with being in the closet, what does Bobby struggle with?
(a) Rickett's disease.
(b) Scoliosis.
(c) Spina bifida.
(d) Multiple sclerosis.

2. Who is Paul's major influence in defining manhood?
(a) Nick and Stavros.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) The school.

3. How is Paul received when he returns home over his first Christmas break from Yale?
(a) Bobby is excited to hear about college from his older brother.
(b) Everyone is proud and brags about his Yale status.
(c) None of his friends even notice.
(d) His father feels Paul is growing up to be a man.

4. What is Paul's first impression of Bobby in the bassinet?
(a) He is crippled.
(b) He is awkward.
(c) He is nothing to fawn over.
(d) He is lovely.

5. What shocking example does Paul recall that shows how the people of Andover feel about black people?
(a) The set fire that burns the home of the only black family in Andover.
(b) The graffiti on the black family's home.
(c) People kicked the severed head of a black boy that dies from a train accident.
(d) The public lynching that occurs not too far from his home.

6. What word choice is Monette aware of but feels the need to use?
(a) "Queers."
(b) "Us" and "them."
(c) "Homos."
(d) "Trannies."

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

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

9. Who does the courtier role best work on?
(a) Men.
(b) Adults.
(c) Women.
(d) Babies.

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

11. What nice thing does Gus and Abbot do?
(a) Advocate for Bobby to enter rehabilitation.
(b) Build a cart for Bobby to move independently.
(c) Help organize a fundraiser for Bobby's medical bills.
(d) Turn a new leaf and begin to defend Bobby and Paul from other bullies.

12. How does Paul collaborate with the enemy that makes fun of Jews?
(a) By ignoring their jokes.
(b) By laughing along to save himself.
(c) By targeting Jews to distract others from the topic of gay men.
(d) By adding to the jokes in order to belong.

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

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

15. What achievement does Paul acquire by the end of his sophomore year?
(a) He finally learns how to play soccer.
(b) He wins a poetry contest.
(c) He wins the Latin Declamation contest.
(d) He wins the Greek theater award.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Paul's main friend as a child?

2. What does Paul compare the Andover Spa to?

3. From the following, what opportunity does Paul get from Yale?

4. In order to forgive, Monette must learn to do what first?

5. While in high school, what does Paul dream of becoming as an adult?

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