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

2. In which state did Nanny begin the summer road trip described in Chapter 5: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?
(a) Florida.
(b) Alabama.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New York.

3. During which month of the year did Matt's participation in jumping rope become problematic?
(a) June.
(b) February.
(c) April.
(d) March.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How old was Matt when he was instructed to stop using the term "honeychild" (52)?

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