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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. Greg and Paul's relationship can be described as _________.
(a) Mutual.
(b) A healthy relationship.
(c) Under Greg's control.
(d) Under Paul's control.

2. What does Edie encourage Paul about concerning his identity?
(a) That he is definitely a bisexual.
(b) That he is definitely a great poet.
(c) That he is definitely gay.
(d) That he is definitely straight but with feminine tendencies.

3. According to Paul, what makes Ellen so pretty?
(a) Her mysteriousness.
(b) Her depression.
(c) Her wild ways.
(d) Her laugh.

4. How does the man from the airplane turn Paul off?
(a) He demands too much time from Paul.
(b) He shows disapproval in Paul for being in the closet.
(c) He asks too many questions about Paul's gay life.
(d) He is not sexual enough for Paul.

5. What goal is Paul determined to do while in Europe?
(a) See all the famous arts he has studied in Art History.
(b) Meet poets and writers.
(c) Finish his thesis ahead of time.
(d) Get laid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul try out at Cantwell's suggestion?

2. How does Paul feel about his trials with women?

3. How does Paul advertise himself at Canton?

4. What excuse does Julia give to break up with Paul?

5. How does Paul reach the Provence?

Short Essay Questions

1. What Experience is Paul looking for in Europe? What are some examples of his Experience?

2. Paul has a dream that his penis unscrews likes a light bulb and he is unable to get it back on. How does this sum up Paul's life at the time?

3. As Paul starts up various relationships during his time of therapy, how does his whirlwind of affairs end?

4. Paul goes to see "Boys in the Band." What is his reaction to the movie and the surroundings in which he sees the movie?

5. Although many of Paul's friends die due to AIDS and he expects the same ending, what he Paul happy about?

6. How does Paul react to Bill's death?

7. Compare and contrast Paul's life and role between Sutton Hill and Canton Academy. Which seems more fitting for Paul? In what way?

8. How does Paul respond to his first attempt at therapy?

9. What epiphany does Paul realize as he gets to know the personal loves of all his lovers during his spree of flings in Boston?

10. What is it that Paul likes so much about his travels in Europe? How does his time there allow him to be freer than he has ever been?

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