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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote a derogatory word on Kyle's locker during the Christmas break?
(a) Jason and his friends.
(b) Jack Ransom.
(c) Debra and her friends.
(d) Nelson.

2. What does Brick serve Nelson to drink when they arrive at his apartment in Chapter 15?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Tea.
(d) Vodka.

3. Why does Shea suggest Nelson has begun talking to an older man over the Internet?
(a) To meet new people.
(b) To look for sexual experience.
(c) To make Kyle jealous.
(d) To make up for not having a father.

4. What happens during basketball practice in Chapter 16 that makes Jason wonder if he has become a target of intolerance?
(a) Someone fouls him during play.
(b) Someone steals his clothes from his locker.
(c) Someone calls him a derogatory name.
(d) Someone purposely pushes him against the wall.

5. For the first time, with whom does Jason stop to talk in the hallway at school in Chapter 22?
(a) Kyle.
(b) Corey.
(c) Debra.
(d) Nelson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jason convinced that going to the first GSA meeting would be a mistake?

2. What illness does Nelson learn Jeremy has been diagnosed with in Chapter 18?

3. How old does Nelson tell Brick he is in Chapter 15?

4. Who does Nelson hope to see at the Rainbow Youth party at Caitlin's house?

5. Who does Jason's mother initially believe might be responsible for Jason's sexuality?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nelson feel when his father fails to pick him up for their pre-arranged dinner plans?

2. What happens when Jason and his father get into an altercation over the volume of his stereo?

3. How does Kyle's father react to the fight in which Kyle has recently been involved? Why does this surprise and please Kyle?

4. Who does Nelson tell Shea he has been contacting over the Internet? For what reason does Shea suggest Nelson has been contacting this person?

5. How does Jason's father respond to Kyle and Nelson? How does Jason deal with his father's reaction?

6. How does Kyle react to Nelson's confession of an unprotected sexual encounter? How does this situation impact Kyle?

7. How does Corey react to the news that Jason is gay? What advice does he give Jason?

8. What does Kyle say when he kisses Jason? How does Jason respond?

9. What happens to Nelson that makes Jason feel the need to interfere? What does Jason do?

10. How does Debra react when Jason tells her that he thinks he might be gay?

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