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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, 1982-83, It's Going to Be All Right, Dad!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of the Civil Rights issues in the United States, what does Falwell believe should be the Christian's focus?
(a) Memorizing the Bible.
(b) Getting their relationship to God right.
(c) Feeding the world.
(d) Winning souls.

2. Where does Mel go after he and Lyla become engaged?
(a) To Washington, D. C. to march for civil rights for blacks.
(b) A national church choir tour.
(c) Back home.
(d) To San Francisco to learn more about gay men.

3. What does Mel see as one aspect to many of the right-wing Christian leaders for whom Mel works?
(a) A dark and arrogant aspect.
(b) A willingness to change their ideas.
(c) A confused and fearful aspect.
(d) An inept and bungling aspect.

4. When does Mel's attraction to men finally lessen?
(a) After a year of treatments.
(b) When Mel learns of AIDS and its stages.
(c) Several years later.
(d) It never lessens.

5. What does the seminarian say about masturbation?
(a) The preacher does not bring up the topic.
(b) It is always wrong.
(c) It is a gift from God.
(d) It is best to wait until one is married for sexual pleasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Noni?

2. What does Mel worry would happen in the locker room?

3. Why does Mel blame Dr. Parker?

4. What does Mel say he now knows about his attraction to boys?

5. Upon what basis does Mel say homosexuality is attacked today?

(see the answer key)

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