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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. According to Paul, what keeps him invisible?
(a) Bobby and his father.
(b) Society.
(c) Straight men who write history.
(d) The families in the neighborhood.

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

3. Whom does Paul call the "deviants?"
(a) Homophobes.
(b) Straight men.
(c) The Republicans.
(d) Prejudiced Anglo-Saxons from his neighborhood.

4. Why is it surprising Bobby makes it to high school and college?
(a) Bobby is not very smart.
(b) Bobby is dyslexic.
(c) His classmates do not have levels above second grade.
(d) Bobby is a rebel during elementary school.

5. Where does Paul meet many other closet gays?
(a) Ballroom dance group.
(b) Amongst the arhitect majors.
(c) In the arts department.
(d) In theatre group.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Paul to feel wrong about his actions with Kite?

2. What is Paul hoping will happen in Europe?

3. How old is Monette as he writes his autobiography "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story?"

4. What thought runs through Paul's mind the night Kennedy dies?

5. What comfortable bonding opportunities does Paul have with his father?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why is poetry a great escape for Paul?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Paul apply for Philips Academy? What does he hope for at a new high school with different people?

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

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

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