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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. Noni fights the war between ____________.
(a) Arrogance and humility.
(b) Heaven and hell.
(c) Body and spirit.
(d) Christianity and paganism.

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

3. Why does Mel feel alienated in high school?
(a) Because he is shorter than most of the girls.
(b) Because his father was a preacher.
(c) Because of his attraction to boys.
(d) Because of his clumsiness.

4. How does Mel describe his mother?
(a) Strong but passive.
(b) Wise and assertive.
(c) She wore the pants in the family.
(d) Very religious but tolerant of other beliefs.

5. What does Mel say did not exist at the time of his attending church camp?
(a) The religious right.
(b) Gay rights.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) Information for young gay boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mel describe himself in high school?

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

3. How does Mel describe Noni?

4. What year is it when Mel is in the church camp listening to the young seminarian preach?

5. What question is Mel afraid to ask?

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