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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul struggle to do as he swims with Francis?
(a) Not show his attraction for him.
(b) Not overkill his talk about Betsy to prove he is not gay.
(c) Tell Francis the truth about his sexual preference.
(d) Allow Francis to tell Paul he is gay.

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

3. Who does Paul compare himself to as he teaches English?
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Samsa from "Metamorphosis."
(c) Holden Caulfield.
(d) Clyde from "An American Tragedy."

4. Paul is inspired to do what while at Rye Harbor?
(a) Write poetry.
(b) Paint sunsets.
(c) Learn how to sail.
(d) Learn the guitar.

5. How does Paul feel as Raf shows interest by loitering at the Andover Spa?
(a) Creeped out.
(b) Disconcerted but thrilled.
(c) Oblivious.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unlikely act does Paul do at the mall?

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

3. In Paul's sexual life, what two oppositions does he battle with?

4. How does Paul discover that homosexuality exists beyond his own world?

5. What lavish event does Paul get to partake in?

(see the answer key)

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