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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 major change occurs in Paul when he returns from Georgia?

2. Who does Paul compare himself to as he teaches English?

3. What does Paul try out at Cantwell's suggestion?

4. What does Bobby have that makes Paul feel even more sullen about his own life?

5. What bond brings Alida and Paul together?

Short Essay Questions

1. Paul has a dream that his penis unscrews likes a light bulb and he is unable to get it back on. How does this sum up Paul's life at the time?

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

3. As Paul starts up various relationships during his time of therapy, how does his whirlwind of affairs end?

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

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

6. 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?

7. Why does Paul's self-esteem go up when the French soldiers cheer him on?

8. What "new suit for the emperor" does Paul try out in his new life at Canton?

9. 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?

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

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 describes "keeping the wounds raw." How does this statement describe Paul's life and his writings?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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