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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 comfortable bonding opportunities does Paul have with his father?

2. What causes Paul to feel wrong about his actions with Kite?

3. What does Vinnie keep calling Austin as he punches him?

4. Monette accuses which two public figures of being in the closet?

5. What achievement does Paul acquire by the end of his sophomore year?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Paul consider his parents brave? What shows that his parents are different from other parents in Andover?

2. 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?

3. What are Monette's two childhood memories before age six? In hindsight, what do these memories indicate to Paul Monette as an adult?

4. Describe the hierarchy of class among the students at Philips Academy. Where does Paul fit? Where does he want to be?

5. How is the Andover Spa a good place for Paul?

6. Paul Monette follows what theory in regards to homosexuality? Explain the theory.

7. 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?

8. Describe Paul's social life in 7th grade. What does he do to make and keep friends?

9. Even after befriending gays in the theatre troupe why does Paul feel the need to continue to stay in the closet?

10. What does Bobby's education consist of? How does he show appreciation for the Marland sisters many years later?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jackie and Big Paul raise Bobby as if there is nothing medically wrong. What benefits and consequences result for Bobby and the family from this style of coping? Consider physical and emotional benefits and consequences.

Essay Topic 2

Paul meets many people in his life as he searches his way out of the closet. Even before Roger, there are glimpses of hope and encouragement from his friends and people in his lives. Write about the people in Paul's life that inspire him to come out of the closet. How do they encourage him to be true to himself? Even if they are not the ones to ultimately get him out of the closet, how do they bring him closer to coming out safely?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Paul's experience in Europe as he explores outside of the United States for the first time. What adventures does he partake in? What lessons does he learn in life? What memories is Paul able to bring back home?

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