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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is Paul's relationship with Sean and Jake by the end of their first summer?
(a) The closest Paul has ever felt in a male friendship.
(b) Sean and Jake are both annoyed by Paul.
(c) Paul is jealous of Jake and Sean.
(d) Paul has a maddening crush on Sean.
2. What does Paul's advisor think of him?
(a) Paul is very smart.
(b) Paul needs to grow up.
(c) Paul can use a role model.
(d) Paul has lots of potential.
3. What shocking example does Paul recall that shows how the people of Andover feel about black people?
(a) The public lynching that occurs not too far from his home.
(b) The graffiti on the black family's home.
(c) People kicked the severed head of a black boy that dies from a train accident.
(d) The set fire that burns the home of the only black family in Andover.
4. How does Lois and Paul's friendship change him?
(a) The friendship allows Paul to be free of Jake and Sean.
(b) Paul is closer to coming out of the closet than ever before.
(c) Paul now has a taste for a life of riches.
(d) Paul is inspired to be a poet because of Lois.
5. According to Paul, what is the only dirty book he has ever read?
(a) Home and Gardens.
(b) Hustler.
(c) Where the Sidewalk Ends.
(d) The Bible.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Paul's reaction to the dirty jokes at school?
2. What does Vinnie keep calling Austin as he punches him?
3. What goal does Paul have due to the bullying around school?
4. How does Paul collaborate with the enemy that makes fun of Jews?
5. What causes Paul to feel guilty about his relationship with Kite?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe in detail what Paul sees as he gets his lunch by the sixth grade lockers. What is his reaction?
2. What does Bobby's education consist of? How does he show appreciation for the Marland sisters many years later?
3. What happens by the end of 8th grade that makes Paul more determined to hide his homosexuality? What is Paul's reaction to this event?
4. As Paul plays as child, what causes an argument between his mother and father? How does each of them feel about Paul's playing habits?
5. Compare and contrast the student population of Philips with the public schools Paul attends in Andover.
6. Describe Bobby's character and how he manages his medical condition. How does Paul feel about Bobby and his capabilities?
7. What three things are against Paul when he enters Philips Academy? How does it tag him as a "loser" from the beginning?
8. Describe the hierarchy of class among the students at Philips Academy. Where does Paul fit? Where does he want to be?
9. Why does Paul apply for Philips Academy? What does he hope for at a new high school with different people?
10. Compare and contrast Paul and Kite's relationship to Paul and Richie's relationship.
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