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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. Matt suggests in the text's introduction that homophobia is driven by the fear of losing what?
(a) Respect.
(b) Power.
(c) Money.
(d) Moral codes.

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

3. How old was Matt when he was instructed to stop using the term "honeychild" (52)?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

4. Where did Nanny take Matt and his cousins the day after buying them new shoes?
(a) Epcot Center.
(b) Disney World.
(c) Universal Studios.
(d) Disneyland.

5. Black children at Matt's elementary school were taught by staff of what type?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Male.
(d) Female.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What injury did Matt incur during his first traumatic incident?

3. In which grade did Matt's choice of name become problematic?

4. What kind of school setting is discussed at the beginning of Chapter 4, "Fags Play Football, Too"?

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

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