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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, Adolescence—The Ghost of Fear.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By whom was a friend of Mel's murdered?
(a) A gang.
(b) A male prostitute.
(c) A member of a biker group.
(d) A policeman.

2. Upon what basis does Mel say homosexuality is attacked today?
(a) Ignorance about why people are homosexual.
(b) Fear of God's punishment.
(c) Gross misinterpretations of Scripture.
(d) Hatred of those who are different.

3. What does Mel say his murdered friend preferred to risk rather than share his feelings?
(a) His family's rejection.
(b) The depression of celibacy.
(c) A failed marriage to a woman.
(d) Anonymous sex.

4. How does Mel say he appears on the outside in high school?
(a) Happy.
(b) Serene.
(c) Comical.
(d) Miserable.

5. In what capacity does Mel serve in his high school?
(a) Captain of the basketball team.
(b) President of the Honor Society.
(c) Captain of the football team.
(d) Student body president.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mel describe his father?

2. In what religion was Mel raised?

3. What does Mel pretend when he is younger?

4. What does Mel say his relationship to his father is like when Mel is younger?

5. How does Mel describe his mother?

(see the answer key)

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