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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul vow after feeling betrayed by a friend?
(a) To seek revenge by spreading a dirty rumor.
(b) Not to be tempted by another man again.
(c) To end his secrets and be open about his sexual preference in high school.
(d) Not to trust anyone in his school again.

2. What reality does Paul face the night he spends in New York with Cody?
(a) Cody and Natalie are engaged.
(b) Cody always knew about Paul's feelings.
(c) Paul will never love anyone as much.
(d) Their friendship will never be the same.

3. How does Paul collaborate with the enemy that makes fun of Jews?
(a) By ignoring their jokes.
(b) By targeting Jews to distract others from the topic of gay men.
(c) By laughing along to save himself.
(d) By adding to the jokes in order to belong.

4. According to Paul, what keeps him invisible?
(a) Straight men who write history.
(b) Bobby and his father.
(c) Society.
(d) The families in the neighborhood.

5. How old is Monette as he writes his autobiography "Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story?"
(a) 60.
(b) 39.
(c) 56.
(d) 46.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paul's first impression of Bobby in the bassinet?

2. What opportunity does Paul see in Elihu?

3. Who is Paul's major influence in defining manhood?

4. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?

5. How does Paul describe himself in regard to his time in California?

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