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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul view Sean and Jake?
(a) As intellectual competition.
(b) As an opportunity to be more than nothing.
(c) As west coast privileged preppies.
(d) As cold as the Apollos at Philips Academy.

2. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.
(a) Disdain.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Coyness.
(d) Mockery.

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

4. What does Paul vow after feeling betrayed by a friend?
(a) Not to be tempted by another man again.
(b) To end his secrets and be open about his sexual preference in high school.
(c) To seek revenge by spreading a dirty rumor.
(d) Not to trust anyone in his school again.

5. Who does Monette compare gays' plight to?
(a) The Irish.
(b) Jews from WWII.
(c) African slaves.
(d) Gypsies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is NOT true about Richie's club?

2. Who is the object of Paul's fetish?

3. What major event does Bobby go through around age ten?

4. For whom does Paul make sure he has time to visit?

5. According to Paul, what is the only dirty book he has ever read?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paul relate to Jarrel's poem "The Woman at the Washington Zoo?"

2. Find three words to describe Paul's high school years. Refer to examples.

3. Compare and contrast how Alex and Paul handle being gay in Andover. What consequences are there for each of them?

4. Even after befriending gays in the theatre troupe why does Paul feel the need to continue to stay in the closet?

5. In reference to Bobby and his father's relationship, Paul quotes "Let them be the male-bonded unit." Why does Paul italicize "them" in this statement? Where else in Chapter 1 is this italicizes reference seen? What does this indicate about how Paul really feels?

6. What is Paul's reaction and determination as Sean spends more time with alone or with Amy during summer break in California?

7. Paul Monette follows what theory in regards to homosexuality? Explain the theory.

8. Explain the importance of camaraderie in Paul's view.

9. How does Paul's dating affect him and everyone else around him as well?

10. Describe Jackie and Big Paul's reaction to Paul's magazine collection.

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