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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. 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.

2. 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 brothers.
(b) His cousins.
(c) His sisters.
(d) His aunts.

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

4. Matt suggests in the text's introduction that homophobia is driven by the fear of losing what?
(a) Power.
(b) Respect.
(c) Moral codes.
(d) Money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With which American tradition does Matt find fault in the introduction, "Black. Queer. Here." (1)?

2. What sort of action did Matt take once he was able to fight back against his attackers?

3. How many times was Matt struck before he was able to fight back against his attackers?

4. Matt claims that the entire length of his hometown takes about how many minutes to drive?

5. Besides Matt's use of his own gay lingo, what other aspect of his persona was attacked at an early age?

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