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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. Where does Paul like to study with his friends?

2. How does Paul discover that homosexuality exists beyond his own world?

3. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?

4. What does Raf mistake Paul for?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Even after befriending gays in the theatre troupe why does Paul feel the need to continue to stay in the closet?

5. How does Paul's dating affect him and everyone else around him as well?

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

7. Compare and contrast how Alex and Paul handle being gay in Andover. What consequences are there for each of them?

8. What qualities/characteristics attracts Paul to Kite? How does his upbringing influence his attraction to Kite?

9. Why does Paul consider his parents brave? What shows that his parents are different from other parents in Andover?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Paul as a high school teacher to Paul's high school teachers from Philips Academy. What does Paul observe of the teachers at Philips Academy that he himself does when he is older? How does he become one of them?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Paul has several opportunities to come out of the closet in his life but clams up when opportunities arise. What causes Paul to be so cautious to open himself up even in the presence of other gay men? What does it finally take for Paul come out of the closet?

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