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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. What advice does Congressman Sean Cavanaugh's bodyguard give immediately after the family arrives home from the fundraiser?
(a) The family should hire a security team.
(b) The family should leave lights on in the house all night.
(c) The family should not leave the house that night.
(d) The family should look into getting a lawyer.

2. What word is shouted to Riley by someone inside the truck parked in Bec's driveway?
(a) Rape.
(b) No.
(c) Stop.
(d) Hey.

3. What type of establishment is Bullet Hole?
(a) A music studio.
(b) A clothing store.
(c) A bar.
(d) An all-ages club.

4. What kind of vehicle does Jim drive?
(a) A blue minivan.
(b) A green pickup truck.
(c) A red sedan.
(d) A yellow pickup truck.

5. What snack does Bec buy for Riley at the convenience store, saying that the item is "accidentally vegan" (221)?
(a) Twix.
(b) Oreos.
(c) Coke.
(d) Cheez Whiz.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Riley Googles their own name, how many Riley Cavanaughs do they find within the United States and Canada?

2. What do the members of the Queer Alliance affectionately call the center?

3. In what state does the transgender girl live who reaches out to Riley while contemplating suicide?

4. Who contacts Riley to say that QueerAlliance.org is always looking for contributors?

5. What is the name of Bec's band?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Riley reveal about their ability to pretend around Bec?

2. Discuss the irony present in Riley's comment at the political fundraiser: "The hard part is over, and now all I have to do is nod and smile" (246).

3. What aspects of the topics discussed at the QueerAlliance center meeting cause Riley to feel grateful for their own situation?

4. Outline the reasons for Riley's feelings that they are finally beginning to settle in at Park Hills High School.

5. What differences does Riley point out when saying how the media reacts to the story about Andie Gingham differently than how the LGBTQ community reacts to the story?

6. Which of the reporters' questions make it clear to Riley that they have been outed against their will?

7. On the day before the night's outing to Bullet Hole Studios, Riley says that their "internal compass needle is absolutely pegged on F" (142) for female. What actions does Riley take as a result of this feeling?

8. What quality of Riley's father's personality inspires Riley's envy?

9. Why does Congressman Sean Cavanaugh refer to President Ronald Reagan when getting Riley's advice for the song he should use for his walk-on music?

10. What does Congressman Sean Cavanaugh say to Riley that causes Riley to angrily defend themselves?

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