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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. Paul gets into what dangerous situation in France?
(a) He almost loses his plane ticket home.
(b) He is mugged as he walks out of a theater.
(c) A bar fight with a man much bigger than he.
(d) A man attempts to make Paul perform oral sex.

2. In the years immediately after college, what ideal picture does Paul go searching for in his life?
(a) Two men laughing in love.
(b) A pat of satisfaction from his parents.
(c) A smiling Paul in the mirror.
(d) A big house in California as a freelance writer.

3. How is it apparent Julia is jealous of Sally?
(a) Julia is overly nice to Sally above everyone else.
(b) Julia gives Sally the cold shoulder.
(c) Her comment on Sally's looks and comparing herself in bed.
(d) Julia asks a lot of questions about Sally.

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

5. Whose eerie room does Paul observe by accident and does not want to become like?
(a) Allston's.
(b) Miss Jameson's.
(c) The Dean of Canton Academy.
(d) The history teacher at Canton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paul meet to travel Italy?

2. How does Paul reach the Provence?

3. What impression does Paul and Alida give off when they are together?

4. What does Paul purposefully do one Saturday after seeing some theater?

5. What keeps Paul from being drafted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cantwell's theory on why Paul seeks approval? How does Paul feel about it?

2. Why does Paul relate to Coward's work Song at Twilight?

3. Paul describes walking away as important in interior decorating. Why is it important to be able to walk away? How is this the life of the high Bohemian? How does this match Paul's personality?

4. What causes Paul to react the way he does with the Navy man after sex?

5. What is Paul's life situation in the immediate year post-college? How does he feel about his situation? How do his parents feel about the situation?

6. During Paul's phase of trying to go straight, what patterns and themes are seen in the people Paul gets involved with?

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

8. How does Yale fit into the 60's counterculture? How does Paul fit into the counter-culture?

9. Paul has several ideas concerning love. According to Paul, love allows a person to do what? What is needed from a person the deeper love gets?

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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