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

2. What angst does Cody battle as he goes through college?
(a) The meaning of a degree from Yale.
(b) Addiction to drinking, smoking, and drugs.
(c) Natalie and Paul's need for attention.
(d) The career-driven life and the artist in him.

3. What causes Paul to feel wrong about his actions with Kite?
(a) Kite tells him he must keep it a secret.
(b) Jackie's questioning.
(c) Something inside.
(d) The way Toby responds when Paul tells him.

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

5. What is the biggest change Paul encounters in high school?
(a) Homosexuality is not promoted but not a target for humiliation either.
(b) Tougher, bigger boys than his public school.
(c) Paul is well-liked without playing the courtier role.
(d) An all boys school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?

2. What unlikely event does Grandmother Lamb do?

3. How old is Paul when he is first introduced to sexual experiences?

4. What reality does Paul face the night he spends in New York with Cody?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Describe in detail what Paul sees as he gets his lunch by the sixth grade lockers. What is his reaction?

3. Describe Bobby's character and how he manages his medical condition. How does Paul feel about Bobby and his capabilities?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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