2. Where does Paul meet the Navy man?
(a) The Globe Theater.
(b) Picadilly Circus.
(c) Trafalgar Square.
(d) At the Cambridge library.

3. Why is Paul jealous of Justin?
(a) Justin is in a happy homosexual relationship.
(b) Justin is more manly.
(c) Justin is open and proud to be gay.
(d) Justin gets to date Sally.

4. How does Paul feel about his trials with women?
(a) It is useless.
(b) It is demeaning.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) It is shameful.

5. Who does Paul become co-dependent on to help his self-esteem?
(a) Emrald.
(b) Bobby.
(c) David.
(d) Jackie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paul console on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

2. The way in which Paul goes about his quest to be heterosexual can be described as _______________.

3. Who does Paul dedicate his book of poems to?

4. According to Paul, what makes Ellen so pretty?

5. What eventually happens to Greg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Paul is exonerated of the accusations laid by Greg. What are some benefits and disadvantages to this?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. Compare and contrast Greg to the way Paul was when he was in high school.

5. 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?

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

7. Why does Paul's self-esteem go up when the French soldiers cheer him on?

8. How does Paul manage his friendship with César? How far does it go?

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

10. How does Paul feel about graduation time at Yale?

(see the answer keys)

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