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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. Which one of the following is NOT true about Richie's club?
(a) They keep it raunchy.
(b) It is safe to express their true feelings about men to one another.
(c) They talk about girls while they play with one another.
(d) They play a game called "I dare you."

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

3. Finish the quote by E.O. Wilson: ". . . homosexuals may be the genetic carriers of mankind's ________ "
(a) Rare altruistic impulses.
(b) Happy medium.
(c) Demise.
(d) Inner frustration.

4. What reality does Paul face the night he spends in New York with Cody?
(a) Cody and Natalie are engaged.
(b) Their friendship will never be the same.
(c) Cody always knew about Paul's feelings.
(d) Paul will never love anyone as much.

5. What is Gus and Abbot's relationship with the Monette family?
(a) Abbot has Spina bifida and Gus is his father. They are friends with the Monettes.
(b) They work at Cross Coal with Big Paul.
(c) They incessantly bully Bobby and Paul.
(d) They are Bobby's doctors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Paul not kiss Richie?

3. What characteristic makes a student second class?

4. What beginning signs does Paul believe indicates his homosexuality?

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

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

3. What happens by the end of 8th grade that makes Paul more determined to hide his homosexuality? What is Paul's reaction to this event?

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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