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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. Which person is NOT depicted in the photograph included at the end of the book's introduction "Black. Queer. Here."?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Garrett.
(c) Matt.
(d) Matt's mother.

2. What is the name of Matt's only younger brother?
(a) George.
(b) Michael.
(c) Derrick.
(d) Garrett.

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

4. How did Matt feel about football very early on in his life?
(a) He loved it.
(b) He feared it.
(c) He was obsessed with it.
(d) He dreaded it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Matt's family is central to the photograph presented at the end of Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?

2. Matt warns the reader that what element can act as "a threat to actual change" (91)?

3. How old was Matt when he was instructed to stop using the term "honeychild" (52)?

4. What is the reason why most gay athletes remain closeted, according to Matt?

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

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