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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 states that Nanny still retained her Southern accent even after living elsewhere for how many years?
(a) 35.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

2. Chapter 5: "'Honest Abe' Lied to Me" states that Matt went to elementary school in which New Jersey city?
(a) Newark.
(b) Hoboken.
(c) Sunnydale.
(d) Plainfield.

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

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

5. How many of Matt's cousins taught him how to swim?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Matt asserts that Black children in the United States drown at what rate, compared with white children?

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

3. What type of school was Matt attending when his choice of name became problematic?

4. How does Matt recall feeling when he used the word "honeychild" (152) at school?

5. It is asserted within the introduction entitled "Black. Queer. Here." that society presents children with how many different paths from which to choose?

(see the answer key)

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