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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who inspires Paul to finally come out of the closet?
(a) Roger.
(b) Greg.
(c) The Navy.
(d) Bobby.
2. What does Cantwell tell Paul to stop doing?
(a) Having one-night stands.
(b) Dating women.
(c) Living his life like a novel.
(d) Dating men.
3. The way in which Paul goes about his quest to be heterosexual can be described as _______________.
(a) Too easy.
(b) Caring for the women he dates.
(c) Hesitant.
(d) Selfish.
4. Who does Paul compare himself to as he teaches English?
(a) Clyde from "An American Tragedy."
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Samsa from "Metamorphosis."
(d) Holden Caulfield.
5. What does Bobby have that makes Paul feel even more sullen about his own life?
(a) A strong relationship with their father.
(b) A full scholarship to college.
(c) A nice car.
(d) A girlfriend.
6. In the years immediately after college, what ideal picture does Paul go searching for in his life?
(a) A pat of satisfaction from his parents.
(b) A big house in California as a freelance writer.
(c) Two men laughing in love.
(d) A smiling Paul in the mirror.
7. Paul maintains a tie with Philips Academy in what manner?
(a) Paul teaches theater in the summertime.
(b) Paul begins a poetry writing program there in the summertime.
(c) Paul is responsible for the five year reunion of his alumni class.
(d) Paul casually dates the dean of summer faculty.
8. How is it apparent Julia is jealous of Sally?
(a) Julia asks a lot of questions about Sally.
(b) Her comment on Sally's looks and comparing herself in bed.
(c) Julia gives Sally the cold shoulder.
(d) Julia is overly nice to Sally above everyone else.
9. In Paul's sexual life, what two oppositions does he battle with?
(a) Monogamy and flings.
(b) Guilt and Experience.
(c) Boy or girl.
(d) Lust and love.
10. Why does Paul believe his friends encourage him to go into interior decorating?
(a) They believe it is good for him to get away from young boys.
(b) They hope he will stop living off of them.
(c) They hope he will come out of the closet.
(d) They think he is a great artist.
11. What does Paul acquire in April?
(a) Bacterial pneumonia.
(b) A fellowship at Stanford.
(c) Mononucleosis.
(d) An internship at Boston University.
12. Greg and Paul's relationship can be described as _________.
(a) Under Paul's control.
(b) Under Greg's control.
(c) A healthy relationship.
(d) Mutual.
13. Who does Paul dedicate his book of poems to?
(a) Julia and César.
(b) Alida and Ellen.
(c) His parents and Bobby.
(d) Roger and Stevie.
14. What does Paul struggle to do as he swims with Francis?
(a) Allow Francis to tell Paul he is gay.
(b) Not show his attraction for him.
(c) Not overkill his talk about Betsy to prove he is not gay.
(d) Tell Francis the truth about his sexual preference.
15. What eventually happens to Greg?
(a) He moves away the following year.
(b) He is drafted into the war.
(c) He is expelled.
(d) He runs away.
Short Answer Questions
1. Paul takes another chance with who by going to Georgia for a vacation?
2. What character type does Paul imitate to impress the Navy man?
3. As soon as Paul finishes sex with the Navy man, how does he feel?
4. What does Pip and Paul want to believe about women and relationships?
5. How does Alida realize Paul is definitely gay?
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