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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. What does Mel say to Jeffrey about Jeffrey's feelings of guilt?
(a) Masturbation is not a sin.
(b) Being gay is acceptable, but Jeffrey needs to be celibate.
(c) His brother made his own choices.
(d) If Jeffrey feels strongly about something, he should speak his mind.

2. What does Mel now consider his feelings of love for another man?
(a) Natural but wrong.
(b) God's grace.
(c) Unnatural but not wrong.
(d) He no longer analyzes such things.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mel feel obligated to evangelize others?

2. When do Mel and Lyla marry?

3. How does Mel describe himself in high school?

4. How does Mel describe Noni?

5. Who is Noni?

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