Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Paul Monette
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Paul Monette
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What award does Paul get in seventh grade?

2. Paul feels his entrance to Philips is the reverse of what movie?

3. How does Lois and Paul's friendship change him?

4. Why is Bobby separated from his family for three months?

5. How does Paul collaborate with the enemy that makes fun of Jews?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast how Alex and Paul handle being gay in Andover. What consequences are there for each of them?

2. Why is poetry a great escape for Paul?

3. How does Paul change as soon as he attends college?

4. Describe Jackie and Big Paul's reaction to Paul's magazine collection.

5. In reference to Bobby and his father's relationship, Paul quotes "Let them be the male-bonded unit." Why does Paul italicize "them" in this statement? Where else in Chapter 1 is this italicizes reference seen? What does this indicate about how Paul really feels?

6. Compare and contrast Paul and Kite's relationship to Paul and Richie's relationship.

7. What is Paul's reaction and determination as Sean spends more time with alone or with Amy during summer break in California?

8. What three things are against Paul when he enters Philips Academy? How does it tag him as a "loser" from the beginning?

9. Describe Bobby's character and how he manages his medical condition. How does Paul feel about Bobby and his capabilities?

10. Describe the atmosphere at Philips Academy. Include brief history, the students who attend, the faculty and staff, and school norms.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paul refers to occurrences that relates to his brother Bobby throughout the book. Based on Paul's writings, describe Paul's relationship with Bobby. What kind of a big brother is Paul to Bobby? Provide examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Paul has a passionate need to belong no matter with whom or where he is. Find at least three specific examples of Paul attempting to belong. With each example, explain his motivation and need.

Essay Topic 3

Paul has several opportunities to come out of the closet in his life but clams up when opportunities arise. What causes Paul to be so cautious to open himself up even in the presence of other gay men? What does it finally take for Paul come out of the closet?

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