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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. What makes Paul feel guilty for his acceptance to the three Ivy League schools he applies to?
(a) Bobby's inability to even have a chance to apply.
(b) Roger's lack of acceptance.
(c) His taking a space away from a Dionysus.
(d) He lied on his application.

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

3. How does Lois and Paul's friendship change him?
(a) Paul is inspired to be a poet because of Lois.
(b) Paul is closer to coming out of the closet than ever before.
(c) Paul now has a taste for a life of riches.
(d) The friendship allows Paul to be free of Jake and Sean.

4. What thought runs through Paul's mind the night Kennedy dies?
(a) He is enamored by Walter Cronkite's reaction.
(b) Sad that if it can happen to Kennedy, it can happen to anyone.
(c) Relief he does not have to be sexual with a girl.
(d) The generation of youth will cease.

5. From the following, what opportunity does Paul get from Yale?
(a) A lead role in an annual play.
(b) A trip to England with a scholarship.
(c) An internship at the Smithsonian.
(d) To be a Teacher Fellow for Dr. Paoletti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theme is seen again as Paul holds a drunk Cody in his arms?

2. By what age does Paul enter therapy?

3. What motivates Paul to mangle the name John Krohn while on stage?

4. What does Paul's advisor think of him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Bobby's education consist of? How does he show appreciation for the Marland sisters many years later?

3. Why is poetry a great escape for Paul?

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

5. As Paul plays as child, what causes an argument between his mother and father? How does each of them feel about Paul's playing habits?

6. 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?

7. Why does Paul consider his parents brave? What shows that his parents are different from other parents in Andover?

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

9. Describe the hierarchy of class among the students at Philips Academy. Where does Paul fit? Where does he want to be?

10. How does Paul change as soon as he attends college?

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