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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. In Paul's sexual life, what two oppositions does he battle with?

2. Who does Paul console on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

3. What eventually happens to Greg?

4. Paul surprisingly does what on Bastille Day?

5. In the years immediately after college, what ideal picture does Paul go searching for in his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cantwell's theory on why Paul seeks approval? How does Paul feel about it?

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. What epiphany does Paul realize as he gets to know the personal loves of all his lovers during his spree of flings in Boston?

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paul grows up in a middle class family but earns privileges with scholarships to Philips Academy and Yale. Explain how Paul's taste for life changes from his middle class Andover background.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the different theories Paul Monette mentions in regards to homosexuality. What do the essentialists believe? What do the constructivists believe? What is the anti-theory? Which theory does Paul follow and why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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