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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gus and Abbot's relationship with the Monette family?
(a) Abbot has Spina bifida and Gus is his father. They are friends with the Monettes.
(b) They incessantly bully Bobby and Paul.
(c) They work at Cross Coal with Big Paul.
(d) They are Bobby's doctors.

2. What unlikely event does Grandmother Lamb do?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Remarry.
(c) Is an open lesbian.
(d) Live by herself.

3. What is the biggest change Paul encounters in high school?
(a) Tougher, bigger boys than his public school.
(b) An all boys school.
(c) Homosexuality is not promoted but not a target for humiliation either.
(d) Paul is well-liked without playing the courtier role.

4. What does Paul turn to in order to be popular?
(a) Making fun of others.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Idle gossip.
(d) Smoking.

5. How does Paul feel about Mrs. Rumsfield's remark "Paul is perfect" on his report card?
(a) He hopes his mother agrees.
(b) He is elated.
(c) He is proud.
(d) He disagrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul collaborate with the enemy that makes fun of Jews?

2. Why is Bobby separated from his family for three months?

3. What word choice is Monette aware of but feels the need to use?

4. As Paul struggles with being in the closet, what does Bobby struggle with?

5. What guidance is available to Big Paul and Jackie as they raise Bobby?

(see the answer key)

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