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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two: Family.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of action did Matt take once he was able to fight back against his attackers?
(a) He kicked.
(b) He punched.
(c) He bit.
(d) He spat.

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

3. What type of product did Matt sell with Nanny's help during his ninth grade year?
(a) Pie.
(b) Candy.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Popcorn.

4. In which state is Matt's hometown of Plainfield located?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Utah.
(d) Maine.

5. F.W. Cook Elementary School had posters lining which of its walls?
(a) The hallways.
(b) The classrooms.
(c) The cafeteria.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Nanny's first name?

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

4. In Chapter 10: "A Lesson Before Dying," Matt discusses an episode from how many years before?

5. Matt admits that in his adult life, he is teased for his obsession with what kinds of activities?

(see the answer key)

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