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

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?
(a) That it is as adventurous as the westerns of the 1950s shows.
(b) That he has no milestones or story.
(c) It is rich with gossip and drama.
(d) That it is as normal as any other American boy.

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

6. Everyone knows Paul's new workplace by what name?
(a) Stevie's.
(b) Danny's.
(c) Molly's.
(d) Nick's.

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

8. What scares Paul about going to college?
(a) More years of secrecy.
(b) That he will not do well academically.
(c) That he will not be popular.
(d) Leaving his family.

9. Who is Paul's main friend as a child?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Kite.
(c) No one.
(d) Toby.

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

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

12. As Paul struggles with being in the closet, what does Bobby struggle with?
(a) Scoliosis.
(b) Multiple sclerosis.
(c) Spina bifida.
(d) Rickett's disease.

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

14. What stops when Monette finally comes out of the closet?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Pain.
(d) Blame.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Bobby separated from his family for three months?

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

4. Monette accuses which two public figures of being in the closet?

5. What is Paul's biggest relief by graduation day?

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