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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Three: Teenagers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Matt asserts in Chapter 5: "'Honest Abe' Lied to Me" that "American history is truly the greatest" what "ever written" (86)?
(a) Fable.
(b) Lie.
(c) Fairy tale.
(d) Story.

2. What emotion did Matt immediately feel upon being attacked in his youth?
(a) Shame.
(b) Rage.
(c) Regret.
(d) Fear.

3. What type of school was Matt attending when his choice of name became problematic?
(a) International Baccalaureate.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Magnet.

4. What is the reason why most gay athletes remain closeted, according to Matt?
(a) Money.
(b) Modesty.
(c) Fear.
(d) Homophobia.

5. Who was in the room sleeping when Matt was molested by his cousin?
(a) Hope.
(b) Rasul.
(c) Garrett.
(d) Little Rall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Matt's family lived through brain aneurysm surgery, causing Matt to begin to smile again?

2. How old was Matt when he came out as gay to his mother?

3. How many other people accompanied Nanny on her long road trip featured in Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?

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

5. How many pounds did Matt weigh during his junior year of high school?

(see the answer key)

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