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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. How many times was Matt struck before he was able to fight back against his attackers?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. Matt asserts that Black children in the United States drown at what rate, compared with white children?
(a) 2 times.
(b) 3 times.
(c) The same rate.
(d) 4 times.

3. How many other boys jumped rope with the girls at the time when Matt joined the group?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 1.

4. The photograph included at the end of Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots" depicts Matt's family member being sworn in as which rank of police officer?
(a) Deputy.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Major.
(d) Corporal.

5. What is the reason why most gay athletes remain closeted, according to Matt?
(a) Homophobia.
(b) Fear.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In which grade did Matt play the role of Abraham Lincoln in the school play?

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

(see the answer key)

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