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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. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?
2. What is Gus and Abbot's relationship with the Monette family?
3. What secret does Bobby and Jackie have between them?
4. Why does Paul choose Elihu?
5. How is Paul's spring break somewhat saved as his friends leave him for girls?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the atmosphere at Philips Academy. Include brief history, the students who attend, the faculty and staff, and school norms.
2. What three things are against Paul when he enters Philips Academy? How does it tag him as a "loser" from the beginning?
3. In reference to Bobby and his father's relationship, Paul quotes "Let them be the male-bonded unit." Why does Paul italicize "them" in this statement? Where else in Chapter 1 is this italicizes reference seen? What does this indicate about how Paul really feels?
4. What is Paul's reaction and determination as Sean spends more time with alone or with Amy during summer break in California?
5. How does Paul change as soon as he attends college?
6. Compare and contrast how Alex and Paul handle being gay in Andover. What consequences are there for each of them?
7. Why is poetry a great escape for Paul?
8. By whom and how are the Apollos revered at Philips?
9. Even after befriending gays in the theatre troupe why does Paul feel the need to continue to stay in the closet?
10. Why does Paul consider his parents brave? What shows that his parents are different from other parents in Andover?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are some patterns in Paul's personality that are seen throughout his life. How Paul get what he wants from people? What does he revert to whenever he wants to please others when he is a child? What about when he is an adult?
Essay Topic 2
When Paul is able to maintain relationships, he stays even when he is aware they are not healthy for him. Why does he remain in the relationship? What stops him from ending them even though he is aware of the consequences? Consider at least two relationships and explain how they finally end.
Essay Topic 3
The title of the book is "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story." How does Paul define "man?" How does it change over time as he learns more about himself and what it really means? What other definitions of "man" influence Paul's view of being a man? Does he ever achieve it? How does he find what it means to be a "man?"
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