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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 type of media is included at the end of Chapter 10: "A Lesson Before Dying"?
(a) A painting.
(b) A map.
(c) A graph.
(d) A photograph.

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

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

4. With which members of Matt's family did he always walk home from school before he was old enough to walk on his own?
(a) His brothers.
(b) His aunts.
(c) His sisters.
(d) His cousins.

5. How many times was Matt struck before he was able to fight back against his attackers?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many of Matt's cousins taught him how to swim?

3. How many dollars did Nanny loan to Matt so that he could start a business in ninth grade?

4. What kind of group did Matt join that helped him integrate all aspects of his identity?

5. Matt suggests in the text's introduction that homophobia is driven by the fear of losing what?

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