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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two: Family.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fighting for which part of his identity has always been difficult for Matt?
(a) His queerness.
(b) His blackness.
(c) His youth.
(d) His maleness.

2. How many other people accompanied Nanny on her long road trip featured in Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. In which city was Matt's father raised, as revealed in Chapter 8: "Daddy's Second Chance"?
(a) Topeka.
(b) Williamsburg.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Mobile.

4. Matt states that ultimately, caring for older human beings is truly a what?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Calling.
(c) Chore.
(d) Blessing.

5. During which month of the year did Matt's participation in jumping rope become problematic?
(a) April.
(b) June.
(c) February.
(d) March.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of media is included at the end of Chapter 10: "A Lesson Before Dying"?

2. In which state was Nanny's birthplace of Spartanburg located?

3. Black children at Matt's elementary school were taught by staff of what type?

4. In which season of the year did Nanny buy sneakers for Matt's cousins and another type of shoe for him?

5. In which year did Matt and Nanny plan Nanny's funeral together?

(see the answer key)

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