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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The way in which Paul goes about his quest to be heterosexual can be described as _______________.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Hesitant.
(c) Caring for the women he dates.
(d) Too easy.

2. What angers Paul as he vacations in Truro with Ellen?
(a) Ellen tells him he is not that great in bed.
(b) A stranger states Paul is gay.
(c) Ellen flirts with another man on the beach.
(d) A stranger flirts with Ellen in front of him.

3. What is special about Bill?
(a) He is the only one who checks on Paul to make sure he is okay.
(b) He's the only one Paul ever loved without wanting.
(c) He is the only one Paul allows to read his novel drafts.
(d) He's the only one Paul has ever told the truth about being gay.

4. How does Paul feel about his purpose in Cambridge?
(a) Ecstatic about it.
(b) Appreciative of the opportunity.
(c) Bored by it.
(d) Regretful.

5. Why does Paul head to Monaco?
(a) He hears gay men are more open there.
(b) He is to meet his friend David.
(c) Because Betsy wants to.
(d) Someone he meets suggests it to him.

6. As soon as Paul finishes sex with the Navy man, how does he feel?
(a) As if he's on cloud nine.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Happy.

7. What does Paul try out at Cantwell's suggestion?
(a) Try being a heterosexual.
(b) Talk to Bobby about his guilt for being able to walk.
(c) Try being a homosexual.
(d) Talk to his mother about the day she asks him about Kite.

8. How does Paul feel about his trials with women?
(a) It is shameful.
(b) It is demeaning.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) It is useless.

9. What does Paul struggle to do as he swims with Francis?
(a) Tell Francis the truth about his sexual preference.
(b) Not show his attraction for him.
(c) Not overkill his talk about Betsy to prove he is not gay.
(d) Allow Francis to tell Paul he is gay.

10. Where does Paul meet the Navy man?
(a) The Globe Theater.
(b) At the Cambridge library.
(c) Picadilly Circus.
(d) Trafalgar Square.

11. Paul takes another chance with who by going to Georgia for a vacation?
(a) Edie.
(b) Harold.
(c) Sandy.
(d) Ellen.

12. Paul surprisingly does what on Bastille Day?
(a) Have a one night stand.
(b) Tells Francis the truth.
(c) Meets a girl and makes out with her.
(d) Attends a mass at Notre Dame.

13. How does Paul feel about his relationship with Ellen?
(a) He believes she is marriage material.
(b) He has a nagging feeling he is faking it.
(c) He likes the sex but does not understand her.
(d) He believes they are too co-dependent.

14. Who inspires Paul to finally come out of the closet?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Roger.
(c) Greg.
(d) The Navy.

15. Who does Paul compare himself to as he teaches English?
(a) Holden Caulfield.
(b) Clyde from "An American Tragedy."
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Samsa from "Metamorphosis."

Short Answer Questions

1. All his life, Paul goes through many trials and disasters in love. How does he feel about it all?

2. How is it apparent Julia is jealous of Sally?

3. What does Paul acquire in April?

4. What does Paul purposefully do one Saturday after seeing some theater?

5. In the years immediately after college, what ideal picture does Paul go searching for in his life?

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