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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Matt states in Chapter 1: "Smile" that members of his family have lived in Plainfield for how many decades?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

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

4. Matt feels that he must protect Baby G because "black babies are born into" what "despite any additional marginalizations" (126)?
(a) Violence.
(b) Oppression.
(c) Struggle.
(d) Stereotypes.

5. What sort of expression did Matt's mask of many years display, according to his statement at the end of Chapter 3: "Honeychild"?
(a) A grimace.
(b) A smile.
(c) A blank look.
(d) A frown.

Short Answer Questions

1. At times when Matt found himself with few friendships, he found solace in what objects?

2. In which state did Nanny begin the summer road trip described in Chapter 5: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?

3. In which state is Matt's hometown of Plainfield located?

4. What type of media is included at the end of Chapter 10: "A Lesson Before Dying"?

5. Matt asserts in Chapter 4: "Fags Play Football Too" that "Homophobia denies queer people" (73) which element of life?

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