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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Paul meet many other closet gays?
(a) Ballroom dance group.
(b) Amongst the arhitect majors.
(c) In theatre group.
(d) In the arts department.

2. Whom does Paul call the "deviants?"
(a) Homophobes.
(b) Prejudiced Anglo-Saxons from his neighborhood.
(c) The Republicans.
(d) Straight men.

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

4. How is Paul's spring break somewhat saved as his friends leave him for girls?
(a) He meets another American with whom he can talk poetry.
(b) He has a tryst with a Bahamian boy in secret.
(c) He meets a girl he gets along with.
(d) He ends up having fun at a party using his courtier role.

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

6. What shameful act does Paul go along with to get on Jake's good side?
(a) Have one night stands with girls.
(b) Make fun of anyone who isn't white.
(c) Pull a prank on their other roommate.
(d) Make fun of gay men.

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

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

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

10. Which one of the following is NOT true about Richie's club?
(a) They keep it raunchy.
(b) They talk about girls while they play with one another.
(c) It is safe to express their true feelings about men to one another.
(d) They play a game called "I dare you."

11. What is Paul's relationship with Sean and Jake by the end of their first summer?
(a) Paul is jealous of Jake and Sean.
(b) Paul has a maddening crush on Sean.
(c) The closest Paul has ever felt in a male friendship.
(d) Sean and Jake are both annoyed by Paul.

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

13. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) HPV.
(d) Herpes.

14. What does Paul turn to in order to be popular?
(a) Making fun of others.
(b) Idle gossip.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Drugs.

15. Which teacher does Paul respect most for his intellect?
(a) Mr. Fitts.
(b) Mr. Nindle.
(c) Dr. Rohmer.
(d) Mr. Paoletti.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul feel about his situation with Kite?

2. What makes Paul feel guilty for his acceptance to the three Ivy League schools he applies to?

3. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?

4. What unlikely event does Grandmother Lamb do?

5. In Paul's junior year of college, what big thing does he try to be a part of?

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