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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 his parents' house.
(b) At Nanny's house.
(c) At school.
(d) In his imagination.

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

3. 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 smile.
(c) A blank look.
(d) A grimace.

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

5. What legal first name is stated on Matt's birth certificate?
(a) George.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Royce.
(d) Jamal.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 2: "Identity," Matt instructs all "Black boys" (51) to take which action?

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

3. About how many miles away from Manhattan is Matt's hometown of Plainfield?

4. What kind of group did Matt join that helped him integrate all aspects of his identity?

5. Matt states in Chapter 1: "Smile" that members of his family have lived in Plainfield for how many decades?

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