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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 10 - 13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Jones use the tree branches in his grandmother's backyard for as a child?
(a) As part of the show he imagines himself putting on.
(b) To use as imaginary antlers.
(c) To use as a baseball bat.
(d) To swing with his cat from.

2. What does Jones's mother routinely do as soon as she gets home from work in Chapter 1?
(a) Make a snack.
(b) Pour herself a glass of water and drink the entire thing.
(c) Have a cigar.
(d) Take the dog for a walk.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Jones imagine the man in the library doing after he leaves the library?
(a) Going to work.
(b) Reading a book in the library.
(c) Going home to a wife and family.
(d) Making dinner.

4. In Chapter 8, what is one activity Jones and his mother do together to try to help with his problems related to going to college?
(a) They pray together at a Catholic church.
(b) They ask Jones' grandmother for a loan.
(c) They do Buddhist chants at the altar.
(d) They get new jobs.

5. In the Prelude, what kind of music does Jones refer to in the title of the Prelude?
(a) Rap Music.
(b) Grown Folks' Music.
(c) Punk Music.
(d) Go Go Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most of the books Jones finds about homosexuality as a young boy also include information about?

2. In Chapter 8, what is standing in the way of Jones attending the university he wants to attend?

3. In Chapter 7, what was the first man Jones tried to kiss wearing?

4. What does Jones's mother say about his happiness in Chapter 11?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Jones think about all the time?

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