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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. Where does Paul turn to in order to avoid going back to his cold home?
(a) Art museum.
(b) Elihu.
(c) Library.
(d) Star.

2. What keeps Paul from being drafted?
(a) He gets excused for his work as a teacher.
(b) His anaphylactic allergies to bees and penicillen.
(c) He tells them he is gay.
(d) He claims conscientious objection.

3. Where is the only place Paul feels he can hide?
(a) Philips Academy.
(b) The Elihu house.
(c) In his shame and self-hatred.
(d) In his room on Stratford Road.

4. What causes Alida to leave the interior decorating business?
(a) She is jealous of Paul's happiness.
(b) Alida is returning to Princeton.
(c) Alida finds a man and is moving to Texas.
(d) Her feelings for Paul are too strong as he falls apart.

5. How does Paul's relationship with his mother progress over time?
(a) Jackie is angry and disappointed in Paul for his life decisions.
(b) They become closer as they understand one another more.
(c) A gap grow apart.
(d) Paul is angry at Jackie for her insistence on caring for Bobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alida realize Paul is definitely gay?

2. How does Paul advertise himself at Canton?

3. What bond brings Alida and Paul together?

4. What does Paul tell anyone for the first time during his autobiographical reading?

5. How does Paul feel about his purpose in Cambridge?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What moment does Paul finally get that is comparable to the Andover jocks that tease Mr. Nindle? How does Paul react to it?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Paul view his autobiographical reading? What does he get from it?

10. 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?

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