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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do most of the books Jones finds about homosexuality as a young boy also include information about?
(a) Religion.
(b) Conversion therapy.
(c) Recommended novels for further reading.
(d) AIDS.

2. In Chapter 3, Jones says he is the kind of boy who did what as a child?
(a) Spent all his time outside.
(b) Performed science experiments.
(c) Collected rocks.
(d) Loved sports.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Jones find tucked into a novel of his mother's that interests him?
(a) A photo of a young, attractive black man.
(b) A grocery list with strange items on it.
(c) A photo of his mother as a young girl.
(d) A note from his father, who he never knew.

4. What is Jones surprised about regarding the items he, Cody and Sam take from the hut in the woods?
(a) How glamorous the magazine spreads look.
(b) How strong the drugs are.
(c) How decent the food tastes.
(d) How dirty the bottles of water are.

5. Who are the two neighbors Jones watches from his window as a boy in Chapter 1?
(a) Jeff and John.
(b) Sam and Robert.
(c) Mark and Henry.
(d) Cody and Sam.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what is the name of Jones's dog?

2. What job did Jones's mother work at for a brief time during her twenties?

3. In the last line of the Prelude, what does Jones say is in his mother's blood as she dances?

4. What does Jones's mother routinely do as soon as she gets home from work in Chapter 1?

5. Where does Jones go to try to find out more about homosexuality?

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