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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As soon as Paul finishes sex with the Navy man, how does he feel?
(a) Happy.
(b) Guilty.
(c) As if he's on cloud nine.
(d) Relieved.

2. What unexpected act does Paul do in Dr. Richard's office?
(a) Offer resignation.
(b) Lie about the relationship.
(c) Defend Greg's naivete.
(d) Attempt to tell the truth.

3. Where is the only place Paul feels he can hide?
(a) The Elihu house.
(b) In his room on Stratford Road.
(c) Philips Academy.
(d) In his shame and self-hatred.

4. Who inspires Paul to finally come out of the closet?
(a) The Navy.
(b) Bobby.
(c) Roger.
(d) Greg.

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

6. What is the bond between Paul and Star's friendship?
(a) Their search for a purpose in life after college.
(b) There common feelings about their parents.
(c) Share of grief over Bill.
(d) Their love for art history.

7. Bobby asks Paul if he is sleeping with Alida. Of the following, which best matches the answer Paul replies to Bobby?
(a) "My penis doesn't work."
(b) "Why would I, she's a woman."
(c) "I've tried, but she won't have me."
(d) "Of course."

8. What does Paul tell anyone for the first time during his autobiographical reading?
(a) That he is gay.
(b) That he is writing a novel.
(c) That he is scared of life.
(d) About Bobby and his medical issues.

9. Paul surprisingly does what on Bastille Day?
(a) Have a one night stand.
(b) Meets a girl and makes out with her.
(c) Tells Francis the truth.
(d) Attends a mass at Notre Dame.

10. Why is Paul jealous of Justin?
(a) Justin gets to date Sally.
(b) Justin is in a happy homosexual relationship.
(c) Justin is more manly.
(d) Justin is open and proud to be gay.

11. All his life, Paul goes through many trials and disasters in love. How does he feel about it all?
(a) Much of it is preventable, if only he came out sooner.
(b) It is his mother's fault.
(c) It is a learning experience.
(d) It is Fate and worth the road to Roger.

12. What does Paul like to answer when someones asks what he is doing?
(a) "Travelling the world."
(b) "Getting material."
(c) "Writing poetry."
(d) "Writing a novel."

13. Who does Paul meet to travel Italy?
(a) David from Yale.
(b) Francis from Andover.
(c) Betsy from Paris.
(d) Star from Yale.

14. What causes Alida to leave the interior decorating business?
(a) Her feelings for Paul are too strong as he falls apart.
(b) Alida finds a man and is moving to Texas.
(c) She is jealous of Paul's happiness.
(d) Alida is returning to Princeton.

15. Where does Paul turn to in order to avoid going back to his cold home?
(a) Library.
(b) Star.
(c) Art museum.
(d) Elihu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul like to do while reading Thoreau?

2. What impression does Paul and Alida give off when they are together?

3. How does Paul feel about his relationship with Ellen?

4. What does Paul struggle to do as he swims with Francis?

5. According to Paul, what makes Ellen so pretty?

(see the answer keys)

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