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

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

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

4. Besides Matt's use of his own gay lingo, what other aspect of his persona was attacked at an early age?
(a) His walk.
(b) His smile.
(c) His laugh.
(d) His hair.

5. What injury did Matt incur during his first traumatic incident?
(a) He got his teeth kicked out.
(b) He got his skull split open.
(c) He incurred road rash.
(d) He got his leg broken.

Short Answer 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?

2. Which member of Matt's family lived through brain aneurysm surgery, causing Matt to begin to smile again?

3. Matt states that Nanny still retained her Southern accent even after living elsewhere for how many years?

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

5. What legal first name is stated on Matt's birth certificate?

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