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. 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 sisters.
(c) His cousins.
(d) His aunts.

2. How many children were part of the group that ended up attacking Matt, as described in Chapter 1: "Smile"?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

3. What kind of group did Matt join that helped him integrate all aspects of his identity?
(a) A fraternity.
(b) A 4-H club.
(c) A Boy Scout troop.
(d) A math club.

4. Matt states that his hope for the book All Boys Aren't Blue is that it will help "more people find their" (14) what and find "their power to live in that" (14) element of life?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Identity.
(c) Truth.
(d) Love.

5. Matt states in Chapter 1: "Smile" that members of his family have lived in Plainfield for how many decades?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is asserted within the introduction entitled "Black. Queer. Here." that society presents children with how many different paths from which to choose?

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

3. Fighting for which part of his identity has always been difficult for Matt?

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

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

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