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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Four: Friends.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did Matt publish his first young adult memoir?
(a) 55.
(b) 44.
(c) 33.
(d) 22.

2. 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 blank look.
(b) A smile.
(c) A grimace.
(d) A frown.

3. How does Matt recall feeling when he used the word "honeychild" (152) at school?
(a) Weightless and important.
(b) Powerful and free.
(c) Arrogant and proud.
(d) Angry and fierce.

4. In the summer of which year did Nanny take Matt and his cousins on a long road trip?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1990.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With which member of Matt's family did he live during his first year at college?

2. In which season of the year did Nanny buy sneakers for Matt's cousins and another type of shoe for him?

3. The brightest spot of Matt's summer before leaving for college was marked by his love for which music artist?

4. How many times was Matt struck before he was able to fight back against his attackers?

5. In which grade did Matt begin to jump rope during recess?

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