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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 person in Matt's life was Todd, the boy who warned him that there were rumors swirling about his sexuality as a result of his decision to jump rope?
(a) A cousin.
(b) A friend.
(c) A brother.
(d) A boyfriend.

2. The incident involving Matt's use of the word "honeychild" (52) taught him that what location was the only safe place for him to be himself?
(a) At Nanny's house.
(b) At school.
(c) At his parents' house.
(d) In his imagination.

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

4. Matt states that his hope for the book All Boys Aren't Blue is that it will help "more people find their" (14) what and find "their power to live in that" (14) element of life?
(a) Love.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Identity.
(d) Truth.

5. It is asserted within the introduction entitled "Black. Queer. Here." that society presents children with how many different paths from which to choose?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the summer of which year did Nanny take Matt and his cousins on a long road trip?

2. During how many years of high school did Matt run track?

3. In which grade did Matt begin to jump rope during recess?

4. Matt states that Nanny still retained her Southern accent even after living elsewhere for how many years?

5. To which gameshow does Matt allude when he discusses playground activities in Chapter 4: "Fags Play Football Too"?

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