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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, 1982-83, It's Going to Be All Right, Dad!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Mel's relationship last with David?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 years.

2. When do Mel and Lyla marry?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1962.
(d) Never.

3. What does the seminarian say about masturbation?
(a) It is always wrong.
(b) It is best to wait until one is married for sexual pleasure.
(c) It is a gift from God.
(d) The preacher does not bring up the topic.

4. What does Mel regret about his time during the civil rights era?
(a) Not pushing homosexual rights when he worked so hard for black Americans.
(b) Speaking out against civil rights for blacks.
(c) Not trying to become friends with blacks.
(d) Sitting on the sidelines.

5. What is Martin Luther King arguing at the time of Lyla and Mel's enrollment in college?
(a) Christians were obligated to fight social evil.
(b) Gay rights were as important as other civil rights.
(c) Gays are not born homosexual so they do not deserve civil rights.
(d) Christians need to stay above the political/social fights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does White assume at Evangelical Covenant Church?

2. With whom does Mel say Lyla becomes a co-conspirator?

3. How does Mel describe himself in high school?

4. Why does Mel blame Dr. Parker?

5. What does Darrel do that made Mel think about the boy obsessively?

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