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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Paul call the "deviants?"
(a) The Republicans.
(b) Straight men.
(c) Prejudiced Anglo-Saxons from his neighborhood.
(d) Homophobes.

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

3. What insecurity does Paul acquire after coming out of the closet?
(a) His body.
(b) His lack of pride.
(c) His intellect.
(d) His inexperience compared to other gay men.

4. As Paul struggles with being in the closet, what does Bobby struggle with?
(a) Spina bifida.
(b) Rickett's disease.
(c) Scoliosis.
(d) Multiple sclerosis.

5. Why does Paul believe his friends encourage him to go into interior decorating?
(a) They hope he will stop living off of them.
(b) They think he is a great artist.
(c) They hope he will come out of the closet.
(d) They believe it is good for him to get away from young boys.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?

3. How does the man from the airplane turn Paul off?

4. What is Paul's relationship with Sean and Jake by the end of their first summer?

5. What theme is seen again as Paul holds a drunk Cody in his arms?

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