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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. According to Paul, what is the only dirty book he has ever read?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Where the Sidewalk Ends.
(c) Home and Gardens.
(d) Hustler.

6. Why does Paul not kiss Richie?
(a) It will prove to all the boys in the club he is really gay.
(b) Paul does not like Richie romantically.
(c) It shows romantic feelings that Paul is not ready to show.
(d) Paul does not know how and is self-conscious.

7. How does Lois and Paul's friendship change him?
(a) Paul now has a taste for a life of riches.
(b) Paul is closer to coming out of the closet than ever before.
(c) The friendship allows Paul to be free of Jake and Sean.
(d) Paul is inspired to be a poet because of Lois.

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

9. What does Paul compare the Andover Spa to?
(a) The Colosseum.
(b) A farmer's market.
(c) 7-Eleven.
(d) An agora.

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

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

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

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

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

15. What beginning signs does Paul believe indicates his homosexuality?
(a) How he loves to play with his mother's hair.
(b) His fascinations with paper dolls and mother's heels.
(c) His love for fashion at a young age.
(d) His preference to play with Joyce and other girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion is elicited when Paul orgasms for the first time?

2. What unlikely event does Grandmother Lamb do?

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

4. What is Gus and Abbot's relationship with the Monette family?

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

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