Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Paul Monette
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Paul Monette
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Paul's biggest relief by graduation day?
(a) This is his chance to reveal the truth to everyone.
(b) He goes through high school without ever being beaten up.
(c) He is able to leave Andover soon.
(d) He passes as straight throughout high school.

5. Why does Paul choose Elihu?
(a) Cody's advice.
(b) It has the most Apollos and Dionysus.
(c) It is the most diverse and least preppy.
(d) It is the only one that accepts him.

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

7. Paul and others on scholarship are required to what additional duty?
(a) Help teachers after school.
(b) Four hours of work.
(c) Take AP and Honors classes only.
(d) Participate in a club in addition to regular classes.

8. What emotion is elicited when Paul orgasms for the first time?
(a) Success.
(b) Fear.
(c) Inadequate.
(d) Ashamed.

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

10. Why is Bobby separated from his family for three months?
(a) He goes to Shriner's Hospital for rehabilitation.
(b) He stays with his grandfather's sisters in Montreal for intense prayer.
(c) He goes to St. Jude's for rehabilitation.
(d) He stays at a summer camp exclusive to kids with Spina bifida.

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

12. What goal does Paul have due to the bullying around school?
(a) To get good in sports.
(b) To start talking about girls.
(c) To be as regular as possible.
(d) To learn dirty jokes.

13. 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.

14. Why is Paul attracted to Cody?
(a) His Greek godliness.
(b) Cody encourages Paul whenever he is feeling down.
(c) Cody allows Paul to be open about his feelings.
(d) His brooding artistic style.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reality does Paul face the night he spends in New York with Cody?

2. What unlikely act does Paul do at the mall?

3. What does Paul vow after feeling betrayed by a friend?

4. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?

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

(see the answer keys)

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