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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, 1962-1964, Learning to Tell the Truth.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. For what organization does Mel work?
(a) PFLAG.
(b) Portland Youth for Christ.
(c) NAACP.
(d) Portland Gay Rights.

4. Whom does Mel meet on his and Lyla's honeymoon?
(a) An attractive Frenchman.
(b) A friend from junior high school.
(c) An older Irish man.
(d) A blond Greek.

5. The young seminarian invites questions about _________________.
(a) Heaven and hell.
(b) The church.
(c) God.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Jeffrey eventually?

2. Where do Lyla and Mel enroll for college?

3. In what religion was Mel raised?

4. What happens to Denny while Mel is still in college?

5. How is Mel able to perform sexually with Lyla?

(see the answer key)

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