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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Three: Teenagers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Matt warns the reader that what element can act as "a threat to actual change" (91)?
(a) Sarcasm.
(b) Irony.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Appropriation.

2. To which member of Matt's family does he write in the piece entitled "Dear Mommy" (177)?
(a) His mother.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His godmother.
(d) His grandmother.

3. Matt asserts in Chapter 4: "Fags Play Football Too" that "Homophobia denies queer people" (73) which element of life?
(a) Peace.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Identity.
(d) Satisfaction.

4. 9/11 occurred on the first day of school during which of Matt's high school years?
(a) Freshman.
(b) Sophomore.
(c) Senior.
(d) Junior.

5. How tall was Matt on September 11, 2001?
(a) 6 feet and 1 inch.
(b) 5 feet and 11 inches.
(c) 5 feet and 7 inches.
(d) 5 feet and 4 inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which state did Nanny begin the summer road trip described in Chapter 5: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?

2. During how many years of high school did Matt run track?

3. Students eschewing both sports on offer would take part in what type of activity on the playground?

4. Near the end of the piece called "Dear Little Brother," Matt uses the second person point of view to say, "Just remember that you will always be my first" (126) what?

5. In which grade did Matt begin to jump rope during recess?

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