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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 14 - 17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, why does Jones become concerned about his mother driving the U-Haul?
(a) He thinks she is driving too fast and might get a ticket.
(b) He sees her smoking too much in it.
(c) He sees it swerving and knows she is exhausted.
(d) He sees her being unsure of the directions.

2. In Chapter 5, as Jones gets older, what does he start to notice more?
(a) Gay bars.
(b) Men's and boy's beautiful bodies.
(c) Gay literature.
(d) Gay music.

3. In Chapter 11, what does Jones tell his friends about his relationship with his mother that shocks many of them?
(a) His mother thinks he is a Catholic.
(b) He has not yet come out to his mother.
(c) His mother does not know how much he dislikes Buddhism.
(d) His mother does not realize he has been in contact with his father.

4. In Chapter 8, where does Jones get accepted to college and where he desperately would like to attend?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Columbia University?
(c) Yale.
(d) New York University.

5. In Chapter 10, what does Jones's RA persuade him and some of his fellow students to do?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Play sports together.
(c) Cook dinner together.
(d) Trust falls.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Four, when does Jones's mother write the heartfelt letter to him?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Jones do for most of his time at the public library?

3. In Chapter 11, what do Jones and his mother often say to each other on the phone?

4. In Chapter 8, what is standing in the way of Jones attending the university he wants to attend?

5. In Chapter 16, what kinds of drinks does Jones's mother order for everyone in Memphis?

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