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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. In order to forgive, Monette must learn to do what first?
(a) Forget.
(b) Accept his sexuality.
(c) Not forget.
(d) Love.

2. What achievement does Paul acquire by the end of his sophomore year?
(a) He wins a poetry contest.
(b) He wins the Latin Declamation contest.
(c) He finally learns how to play soccer.
(d) He wins the Greek theater award.

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

4. What scares Paul about going to college?
(a) That he will not do well academically.
(b) More years of secrecy.
(c) That he will not be popular.
(d) Leaving his family.

5. How does Paul discover that homosexuality exists beyond his own world?
(a) Talking to Alex.
(b) Talking to Nana Lamb about California.
(c) "Tomorrow's Man."
(d) "Today's Man."

Short Answer Questions

1. What award does Paul get in seventh grade?

2. How does Paul feel as Raf shows interest by loitering at the Andover Spa?

3. Where does Paul like to study with his friends?

4. Paul is inspired to do what while at Rye Harbor?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Monette's two childhood memories before age six? In hindsight, what do these memories indicate to Paul Monette as an adult?

2. Why is poetry a great escape for Paul?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

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