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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, College—The Ghost of False Hope.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the seminarian say about masturbation?
(a) It is a gift from God.
(b) It is always wrong.
(c) The preacher does not bring up the topic.
(d) It is best to wait until one is married for sexual pleasure.

2. How does Mel feel when Lyla asks him to dance?
(a) He feels sinful.
(b) He is self conscious.
(c) He feels trapped.
(d) He has fun.

3. In what religion was Mel raised?
(a) Episcopalian.
(b) Roman Catholic.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Evangelical nondenominational churches.

4. How does Mel describe himself in high school?
(a) Short, blond, and gifted.
(b) Tall, blond, and gifted.
(c) Tall, dark haired, and clumsy.
(d) Short, dark haired, and gifted.

5. Who is Peter W.?
(a) The third male that Mel has a crush on when younger.
(b) The author of a book about the sexual ways men get together.
(c) Mel's first real lover.
(d) Mel's pastor who excoriates Mel for Mel's revelations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mel regret about his time during the civil rights era?

2. Who is Mel's second boyhood male crush?

3. What position does Lyla hold in high school?

4. By whom was a friend of Mel's murdered?

5. What does Mel say to Jeffrey about Jeffrey's feelings of guilt?

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