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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 does Raf mistake Paul for?
(a) A woman.
(b) An grown adult.
(c) A boy prostitute.
(d) A Dionysus.

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) A lead role in an annual play.
(d) An internship at the Smithsonian.

3. How does Paul feel as Raf shows interest by loitering at the Andover Spa?
(a) Disconcerted but thrilled.
(b) Creeped out.
(c) Excited.
(d) Oblivious.

4. What is Paul's relationship with Sean and Jake by the end of their first summer?
(a) Sean and Jake are both annoyed by Paul.
(b) The closest Paul has ever felt in a male friendship.
(c) Paul is jealous of Jake and Sean.
(d) Paul has a maddening crush on Sean.

5. While in high school, what does Paul dream of becoming as an adult?
(a) A screenwriter.
(b) An architect.
(c) A Broadway star.
(d) A fiction writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though Cody and Natalie are not on great terms, why is Paul jealous?

2. Who is the object of Paul's fetish?

3. Who is Paul's main friend as a child?

4. What motivates Paul to mangle the name John Krohn while on stage?

5. Paul and others on scholarship are required to what additional duty?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Bobby's education consist of? How does he show appreciation for the Marland sisters many years later?

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

10. 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?

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