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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Matt's use of his own gay lingo, what other aspect of his persona was attacked at an early age?
(a) His laugh.
(b) His hair.
(c) His walk.
(d) His smile.

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

3. Chapter 9: "Losing Hope" focuses on which member of Matt's family?
(a) An uncle.
(b) An aunt.
(c) A brother.
(d) A cousin.

4. At the end of Chapter 2: "Identity," Matt instructs all "Black boys" (51) to take which action?
(a) Smile.
(b) Scream.
(c) Act.
(d) Think.

5. Matt states that the recent birth of whose first son has affected his life and the life of the baby's father?
(a) His uncle's.
(b) His stepfather's.
(c) His brother's.
(d) His baby cousin's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years apart are Matt and his younger brother Garrett?

2. F.W. Cook Elementary School had posters lining which of its walls?

3. How many other boys jumped rope with the girls at the time when Matt joined the group?

4. How old was Matt when he came out as gay to his mother?

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

(see the answer key)

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