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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction: "Black. Queer. Here." and Act One: A Different Kid, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to managing a secretarial pool, Matt's mother also ran what type of business?
(a) A tax preparation office.
(b) A nail salon.
(c) A hair salon.
(d) A bookstore.

2. What sort of action did Matt take once he was able to fight back against his attackers?
(a) He kicked.
(b) He spat.
(c) He punched.
(d) He bit.

3. How old was Matt when he was first exposed to trauma?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

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

5. Which member of Matt's family lived through brain aneurysm surgery, causing Matt to begin to smile again?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His maternal grandmother.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which grade did Matt's choice of name become problematic?

3. Which person is NOT depicted in the photograph included at the end of the book's introduction "Black. Queer. Here."?

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

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

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