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

4. 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) None of his friends even notice.
(c) His father feels Paul is growing up to be a man.
(d) Everyone is proud and brags about his Yale status.

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

6. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?
(a) He feels he let his father down.
(b) He feels he let Toby down.
(c) He feels he let Joyce down.
(d) He feels he let Bobby down.

7. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is elated.
(c) He hopes his mother agrees.
(d) He disagrees.

8. 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.

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

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

11. What secret does Bobby and Jackie have between them?
(a) Jackie is Bobby's favorite.
(b) Kids telling Bobby his brother is a queer.
(c) Bobby is Jackie's favorite.
(d) They play hooky and Jackie takes Bobby to Boston for a day.

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

13. What characteristic makes a student second class?
(a) Being a day student.
(b) Being from the other side of town.
(c) Participating in the choir.
(d) Being the smartest one.

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

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