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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is White interviewed several times when he comes out?
(a) In front of the congregation in Dallas.
(b) Network television.
(c) At a luncheon of religious right leaders.
(d) At Falwell's church.

2. What does Rushdoony argue the book of Leviticus authorizes?
(a) The imprisonment of homosexuals.
(b) The murder of homosexuals.
(c) The tolerance of homosexuals.
(d) The love of homosexuals.

3. What does White say in his letter to Jerry Falwell on December 24, 1991?
(a) White asks Falwell's forgiveness for pretending to be someone White was not.
(b) White suggests that Falwell needs counseling.
(c) White tells Falwell White is contemplating a lawsuit.
(d) White asks Falwell to meet with him to talk about Falwell's treatment of homosexuality.

4. What often makes White tearful during the church services?
(a) The overwhelming task of redefining Christianity for gays.
(b) The many men with AIDS.
(c) The testimonies from gays who feel accepted there.
(d) The hymns.

5. What does White do for Oliver North?
(a) Helps him write his autobiography.
(b) Gives him a large contribution for his legal defense.
(c) Gives him a reference to Falwell.
(d) Writes speeches for him.

6. Who is Dr. Warren Jones?
(a) The new pastor at Mel's church.
(b) A former professor of Mel's at Fuller.
(c) Mel's new psychiatrist.
(d) A televangelist in the local Los Angeles area.

7. Who is Phyliss Hart?
(a) The woman who saves White when he is drowning in Hawaii.
(b) A theologian.
(c) A psychologist at Fuller Theological Seminary.
(d) Lyla's best friend and confidante.

8. What does Mel do in front of Lyla one night after they have a fight?
(a) Calls his psychiatrist.
(b) Attempts sex with her.
(c) Tells her he is leaving her.
(d) Attempts to slash his wrists.

9. Who is John Finch?
(a) Tom's best friend.
(b) Mel's ghost writer.
(c) Mel's pastor.
(d) A Christian psychologist at Fuller.

10. What is offered to White by a church in Dallas?
(a) Financial support for White to continue writing for gay writes.
(b) The position of dean of their cathedral.
(c) Financial support until White can find another job.
(d) Financial support to defeat the measure in Oregon.

11. What happens a year after White writes Falwell?
(a) White writes Falwell a second time.
(b) White receives a court summons by Falwell.
(c) White is married to Gary by Falwell.
(d) White has still received no reply.

12. What book does Robertson want Mel's help to write?
(a) America's Land of too much Freedom.
(b) America's Dates with Destiny.
(c) Dates with God and America.
(d) Destiny and God.

13. What does Mel see as one aspect to many of the right-wing Christian leaders for whom Mel works?
(a) A confused and fearful aspect.
(b) A willingness to change their ideas.
(c) A dark and arrogant aspect.
(d) An inept and bungling aspect.

14. How does Mel feel at the church to which Tom takes Mel?
(a) He feels a great sense of welcome.
(b) He feels the church members are not actually Christians.
(c) He feels ostracized.
(d) He does not feel the church offers much in the way of spirituality.

15. Who is Mel White's first client?
(a) Oral Roberts.
(b) Pat Robertson.
(c) Francis Schaeffer.
(d) Billy Graham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White view as the price of standing for justice after protesting Clinton's "don't ask, don't tell" policy?

2. Who is Tom Montgomery?

3. What do many counselors encourage Mel and Lyla to do?

4. Who is David?

5. Why does Falwell initially get into politics?

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