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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 14 - 17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what was the first man Jones tried to kiss wearing?
(a) Leather pants.
(b) A construction uniform.
(c) A Texas A and M polo shirt.
(d) Shorts and a bright red t-shirt.

2. What does Jones do with the man he leaves the New Year's Eve party with that makes other party-goers laugh?
(a) He drinks shots with him.
(b) He performs stand-up comedy with him.
(c) He sits on the edge of the bed with him right after the man obviously had sex with a woman who has just left the bedroom.
(d) He gives the man his own shirt.

3. In Chapter 16, where does Jones go for his MFA?
(a) Brown.
(b) Rutgers-Newark.
(c) Yale.
(d) New York University.

4. In Chapter 12, what kinds of things does the Botanist say during sex with Jones that disturbs Jones?
(a) Romantic things.
(b) Things about his own childhood.
(c) Things about his own wife.
(d) Racist things.

5. In Chapter 1, what book does Jones begin that he comes to love?
(a) The Invisible Man.
(b) Another Country.
(c) Beloved.
(d) The Bluest Eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Four, when does Jones's mother write the heartfelt letter to him?

2. In Chapter 12, what does Jones tell the Botanist his name is?

3. In Chapter 14, what question does Jones ask his friend that he has found all straight men like?

4. What kinds of books does Jones particularly like to read as a child?

5. What author does Jones begin Part Two of the book with a quote from?

(see the answer key)

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