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

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

3. About how many miles away from Manhattan is Matt's hometown of Plainfield?
(a) 30.
(b) 150.
(c) 350.
(d) 10.

4. With which American tradition does Matt find fault in the introduction, "Black. Queer. Here." (1)?
(a) The gender reveal party.
(b) The Sweet 16 birthday party.
(c) The bar mitzvah.
(d) The baby shower.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. With which members of Matt's family did he always walk home from school before he was old enough to walk on his own?

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

5. Which member of Matt's family rushed to the waiting room to mistakenly announce that Matt's mother had given birth to a girl?

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