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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: A Different Kid, Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Fighting for which part of his identity has always been difficult for Matt?
(a) His blackness.
(b) His maleness.
(c) His youth.
(d) His queerness.

3. To which gameshow does Matt allude when he discusses playground activities in Chapter 4: "Fags Play Football Too"?
(a) Family Feud.
(b) Solitary.
(c) Beat the Clock.
(d) American Gladiators.

4. What suggestion did Todd make to Matt the day when he warned him about circulating rumors?
(a) That he invite the boys to his birthday party.
(b) That he ask the teacher what to do.
(c) That he cheat on his test.
(d) That he join the football game.

5. At the end of Chapter 2: "Identity," Matt instructs all "Black boys" (51) to take which action?
(a) Smile.
(b) Act.
(c) Scream.
(d) Think.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Matt feel about football very early on in his life?

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

4. What is the name of Matt's only younger brother?

5. F.W. Cook Elementary School had posters lining which of its walls?

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