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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 5 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jones's mother work in Chapter 1?
(a) City Hall.
(b) The airport.
(c) A law office.
(d) McDonald's.

2. What do most of the books Jones finds about homosexuality as a young boy also include information about?
(a) Recommended novels for further reading.
(b) Conversion therapy.
(c) Religion.
(d) AIDS.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Jones find tucked into a novel of his mother's that interests him?
(a) A photo of his mother as a young girl.
(b) A note from his father, who he never knew.
(c) A photo of a young, attractive black man.
(d) A grocery list with strange items on it.

4. In Chapter 6, what does Jones imagine the man in the library doing after he leaves the library?
(a) Going to work.
(b) Going home to a wife and family.
(c) Making dinner.
(d) Reading a book in the library.

5. What does Cody call Jones that Jones writes was almost a relief to hear someone finally say out loud?
(a) Pervert.
(b) Liar.
(c) Faggot.
(d) Urchin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is one activity Jones and his mother do together to try to help with his problems related to going to college?

2. Where is Chapter 1 set?

3. In Chapter 9, who does Jones's mother sometimes call out for in her sleep?

4. In Chapter 3, Jones says he is the kind of boy who did what as a child?

5. Where does Jones meet a man he goes home with at the end of Chapter 8?

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