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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) Scoliosis.
(b) Rickett's disease.
(c) Spina bifida.
(d) Multiple sclerosis.

2. How does Paul feel about leaving Andover?
(a) Excited to leave as soon as possible.
(b) Fearful and does not want to leave.
(c) Sad he will be leaving his friends.
(d) He knows it will be a one way trip out.

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

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

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

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

7. Paul feels his entrance to Philips is the reverse of what movie?
(a) Wizard of Oz.
(b) Rudy.
(c) Ferris Beuller's Day Off.
(d) Beauty and the Beast.

8. How old is Paul when he is first introduced to sexual experiences?
(a) 13.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 15.

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

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

11. What is Paul hoping will happen in Europe?
(a) To be able to fit in without trying too hard.
(b) To meet with old friends and renew old bonds.
(c) He will be openly gay.
(d) He will find himself.

12. The only thing Paul recalls about his body from his middle years is __________.
(a) The fear he will never mature.
(b) How smelly his armpits became.
(c) How he cut his first genital hairs because he thought it was abnormal.
(d) His allergies to bees and wasps.

13. Why does Paul believe Mr. Nindle is gay?
(a) His constant visits to P.E. classes.
(b) The way he touched Paul on the arm.
(c) His interactions with the Apollos.
(d) The way he lingers in the locker room.

14. While in high school, what does Paul dream of becoming as an adult?
(a) A fiction writer.
(b) A Broadway star.
(c) An architect.
(d) A screenwriter.

15. What opportunity does Paul see in Elihu?
(a) 14 new best friends.
(b) A greater chance of passing as straight.
(c) Connections to the rich lifestyle.
(d) To meet more closet gays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the quote by E.O. Wilson: ". . . homosexuals may be the genetic carriers of mankind's ________ "

2. What shameful act does Paul go along with to get on Jake's good side?

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

4. What secret does Bobby and Jackie have between them?

5. Why does Paul choose Elihu?

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