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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 year did Matt's long moratorium on smiles end?
(a) 1999.
(b) 2015.
(c) 2006.
(d) 2002.

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

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

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

5. What sort of expression did Matt's mask of many years display, according to his statement at the end of Chapter 3: "Honeychild"?
(a) A frown.
(b) A grimace.
(c) A smile.
(d) A blank look.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Matt when he was first exposed to trauma?

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

4. Who asked Matt to stop saying the word "honeychild" (152) at school?

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

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