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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Paul's time at Mount Pleasant Hotel?

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

3. Finish the quote by E.O. Wilson: ". . . homosexuals may be the genetic carriers of mankind's ________ "

4. Paul is inspired to do what while at Rye Harbor?

5. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Paul's social life in 7th grade. What does he do to make and keep friends?

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

3. How is the Andover Spa a good place for Paul?

4. Why does Paul apply for Philips Academy? What does he hope for at a new high school with different people?

5. Paul Monette follows what theory in regards to homosexuality? Explain the theory.

6. As Paul plays as child, what causes an argument between his mother and father? How does each of them feel about Paul's playing habits?

7. What three things are against Paul when he enters Philips Academy? How does it tag him as a "loser" from the beginning?

8. How does Paul change as soon as he attends college?

9. Find three words to describe Paul's high school years. Refer to examples.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paul is always talking about moving to California and how he loves it there. Why does Paul remain in the Northeast? What stops Paul from heading to California? Are there obligations, fear, or something else? How does his decision to stay reflect on Paul's inability to move forward in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Jackie and Big Paul raise Bobby as if there is nothing medically wrong. What benefits and consequences result for Bobby and the family from this style of coping? Consider physical and emotional benefits and consequences.

Essay Topic 3

Paul has different sexual experiences before he comes out of the closet. After each encounter, Paul seems to have a sense of guilt and shame. This feeling is consistent even when the other man involved is nice. Why does Paul always react this way? Where does it stem from? What causes this guilt to arise?

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