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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. Why does Paul believe Mr. Nindle is gay?
(a) The way he touched Paul on the arm.
(b) His interactions with the Apollos.
(c) The way he lingers in the locker room.
(d) His constant visits to P.E. classes.

2. What does Paul vow after feeling betrayed by a friend?
(a) To seek revenge by spreading a dirty rumor.
(b) To end his secrets and be open about his sexual preference in high school.
(c) Not to be tempted by another man again.
(d) Not to trust anyone in his school again.

3. What beginning signs does Paul believe indicates his homosexuality?
(a) His preference to play with Joyce and other girls.
(b) His love for fashion at a young age.
(c) His fascinations with paper dolls and mother's heels.
(d) How he loves to play with his mother's hair.

4. Why does Paul not kiss Richie?
(a) It will prove to all the boys in the club he is really gay.
(b) It shows romantic feelings that Paul is not ready to show.
(c) Paul does not like Richie romantically.
(d) Paul does not know how and is self-conscious.

5. According to Paul, what is the only dirty book he has ever read?
(a) Hustler.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Where the Sidewalk Ends.
(d) Home and Gardens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?

2. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?

3. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.

4. For whom does Paul make sure he has time to visit?

5. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Paul's reaction and determination as Sean spends more time with alone or with Amy during summer break in California?

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

4. How does Paul relate to Jarrel's poem "The Woman at the Washington Zoo?"

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. Describe Jackie and Big Paul's reaction to Paul's magazine collection.

10. How does Paul's dating affect him and everyone else around him as well?

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