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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: A Different Kid, Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which members of Matt's family did he always walk home from school before he was old enough to walk on his own?
(a) His aunts.
(b) His sisters.
(c) His cousins.
(d) His brothers.

2. How many times was Matt struck before he was able to fight back against his attackers?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

3. During how many years of high school did Matt run track?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. The incident involving Matt's use of the word "honeychild" (52) taught him that what location was the only safe place for him to be himself?
(a) At school.
(b) In his imagination.
(c) At his parents' house.
(d) At Nanny's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Matt's cousins taught him how to swim?

2. What type of school was Matt attending when his choice of name became problematic?

3. When Matt's cousins all bought sneakers on a shopping trip with Nanny, what did Matt buy instead?

4. What is the name of Matt's only younger brother?

5. It is asserted within the introduction entitled "Black. Queer. Here." that society presents children with how many different paths from which to choose?

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