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

2. In which grade did Matt's choice of name become problematic?
(a) 6th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 9th.
(d) 12th.

3. In which state is Matt's hometown of Plainfield located?
(a) Illinois.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Maine.
(d) Utah.

4. How does Matt recall feeling when he used the word "honeychild" (152) at school?
(a) Weightless and important.
(b) Angry and fierce.
(c) Arrogant and proud.
(d) Powerful and free.

5. How old was Matt when he was instructed to stop using the term "honeychild" (52)?
(a) 13.
(b) 14.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which period of the day did Matt spend with the boys before joining the girls for Double Dutch?

2. In addition to managing a secretarial pool, Matt's mother also ran what type of business?

3. What injury did Matt incur during his first traumatic incident?

4. What sort of job did Matt's father hold throughout Matt's youth?

5. Matt admits that in his adult life, he is teased for his obsession with what kinds of activities?

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