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

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

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

4. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?
(a) Counseling groups.
(b) The neighbors.
(c) Specialists.
(d) A church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul collaborate with the enemy that makes fun of Jews?

2. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.

3. What emotion is elicited when Paul orgasms for the first time?

4. Paul and others on scholarship are required to what additional duty?

5. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?

Short Essay Questions

1. By whom and how are the Apollos revered at Philips?

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

3. Describe Paul's social life in 7th grade. What does he do to make and keep friends?

4. Describe Andover, MA as Monette grows up. How does Paul's childhood neighborhood affect his decision to not come out with his sexual orientation?

5. What three things are against Paul when he enters Philips Academy? How does it tag him as a "loser" from the beginning?

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

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

8. Describe the atmosphere at Philips Academy. Include brief history, the students who attend, the faculty and staff, and school norms.

9. Describe Paul's religious education and background. What are his personal feelings about it? What particular memory does he mention that shows how he feels about God?

10. Compare and contrast Paul and Kite's relationship to Paul and Richie's relationship.

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