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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. What comfortable bonding opportunities does Paul have with his father?
(a) Going fishing.
(b) Watching sports.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Going to work with his father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paul hoping will happen in Europe?

2. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?

3. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?

4. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?

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

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