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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stops when Monette finally comes out of the closet?
(a) Pain.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Blame.
(d) Guilt.

2. Paul feels his entrance to Philips is the reverse of what movie?
(a) Ferris Beuller's Day Off.
(b) Beauty and the Beast.
(c) Rudy.
(d) Wizard of Oz.

3. Monette accuses which two public figures of being in the closet?
(a) Ray Cohn and J. Edgar Hoover.
(b) James Dean and William Holden.
(c) Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.
(d) Roscoe Hillenkoeter and Walter Smith.

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

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

6. What modern health issue does this book say is more prevalent amongst gay men than straight men?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Herpes.
(c) AIDS.
(d) HPV.

7. Who is the object of Paul's fetish?
(a) Marilyn Monroe.
(b) Liz Taylor.
(c) Audra Hepburn.
(d) Judy Garland.

8. What is Paul's first impression of Bobby in the bassinet?
(a) He is crippled.
(b) He is nothing to fawn over.
(c) He is lovely.
(d) He is awkward.

9. What does Monette feel about his childhood as he remembers his past?
(a) It is like somebody else and not really him.
(b) As if it all just happened yesterday.
(c) They are sadder than he first remembers.
(d) They are happier than he first remembers.

10. How does Paul describe himself in regard to his time in California?
(a) A gigolo who doesn't have to have sex.
(b) A more mature courtier.
(c) A fool in love.
(d) An Easterner at heart.

11. According to Paul, what is taught rather than innate?
(a) Morals.
(b) Hate.
(c) Love.
(d) Bigotry.

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

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

14. What award does Paul get in seventh grade?
(a) Class clown.
(b) Most popular.
(c) Most likely to succeed.
(d) Spelling Bee champion.

15. How is Paul's spring break somewhat saved as his friends leave him for girls?
(a) He has a tryst with a Bahamian boy in secret.
(b) He meets a girl he gets along with.
(c) He meets another American with whom he can talk poetry.
(d) He ends up having fun at a party using his courtier role.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic makes a student second class?

2. Paul is inspired to do what while at Rye Harbor?

3. Even though Cody and Natalie are not on great terms, why is Paul jealous?

4. For whom does Paul make sure he has time to visit?

5. How old is Paul when he is first introduced to sexual experiences?

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