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

2. How does Mel describe his father?
(a) An aggressive but wise man.
(b) A kind, gentle giant.
(c) A self-made man.
(d) An agnostic.

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

4. What image does Mel have in his mind from Noni's words?
(a) The light of heaven.
(b) None as she was not much of a speaker.
(c) The gifts of nature.
(d) The fires of hell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Mel's first homosexual memories?

2. How does Mel describe himself in high school?

3. Who phoned the camp to have the young seminarian sent home?

4. What does Mel have to restrain when at camps?

5. How does Mel describe his mother?

(see the answer key)

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