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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The greeting Richie gives to Paul by the bleachers is with _________.
(a) Coyness.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Mockery.
(d) Disdain.

3. What secret does Bobby and Jackie have between them?
(a) Jackie is Bobby's favorite.
(b) Bobby is Jackie's favorite.
(c) Kids telling Bobby his brother is a queer.
(d) They play hooky and Jackie takes Bobby to Boston for a day.

4. According to Paul, what is the only dirty book he has ever read?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Where the Sidewalk Ends.
(c) Hustler.
(d) Home and Gardens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul Monette feel about growing up gay?

2. What beginning signs does Paul believe indicates his homosexuality?

3. What is Gus and Abbot's relationship with the Monette family?

4. Monette accuses which two public figures of being in the closet?

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

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