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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. Who was the first Black actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress?
(a) Oprah Winfrey.
(b) Halle Berry.
(c) Whoopie Goldberg.
(d) Butterfly McQueen.

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

3. Which member of Matt's family rushed to the waiting room to mistakenly announce that Matt's mother had given birth to a girl?
(a) Father.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Sister.

4. What emotion did Matt immediately feel upon being attacked in his youth?
(a) Shame.
(b) Fear.
(c) Rage.
(d) Regret.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Matt's family is central to the photograph presented at the end of Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?

2. What legal first name is stated on Matt's birth certificate?

3. How many other people accompanied Nanny on her long road trip featured in Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?

4. Black children at Matt's elementary school were taught by staff of what type?

5. Chapter 5: "'Honest Abe' Lied to Me" states that Matt went to elementary school in which New Jersey city?

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