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

2. 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 play a game called "I dare you."
(d) They talk about girls while they play with one another.

3. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?
(a) That it is as normal as any other American boy.
(b) It is rich with gossip and drama.
(c) That he has no milestones or story.
(d) That it is as adventurous as the westerns of the 1950s shows.

4. Even though Cody and Natalie are not on great terms, why is Paul jealous?
(a) He knows they will still end up together again.
(b) Their emotions are present and real.
(c) Cody will always have someone loving him.
(d) Natalie still gets to go to bed with Cody.

5. How does Paul view Sean and Jake?
(a) As cold as the Apollos at Philips Academy.
(b) As an opportunity to be more than nothing.
(c) As intellectual competition.
(d) As west coast privileged preppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it surprising Bobby makes it to high school and college?

2. What is Paul's biggest relief by graduation day?

3. What award does Paul get in seventh grade?

4. What unlikely act does Paul do at the mall?

5. What opportunity does Paul see in Elihu?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Although Paul admires Cody, how is this relationship yet again one-sided? How does Paul place greater importance on popularity than friendship?

5. How is the Andover Spa a good place for Paul?

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

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

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

9. 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?

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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