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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 9/11 occurred on the first day of school during which of Matt's high school years?
(a) Sophomore.
(b) Freshman.
(c) Junior.
(d) Senior.

2. Chapter 9: "Losing Hope" focuses on which member of Matt's family?
(a) An aunt.
(b) A cousin.
(c) A brother.
(d) An uncle.

3. For how many years had one of Matt's family members been attending college by the time he went there as well?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

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

5. In which year did Matt and Nanny plan Nanny's funeral together?
(a) 2016.
(b) 2011.
(c) 2008.
(d) 2018.

6. What final action did Matt's cousin take on the night he molested Matt?
(a) He kissed Matt.
(b) He apologized to Matt.
(c) He masturbated to climax in front of Matt.
(d) He gave Matt a hug.

7. In which room of the high school building was Matt subjected to unwanted touching during his youth?
(a) The cafeteria.
(b) The library.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The gym.

8. "Dear Little Brother" is intended to act as an important display of what emotion, according to the memoirist?
(a) Truth.
(b) Love.
(c) Courage.
(d) Loyalty.

9. What was the name of Matt's very best friend throughout high school?
(a) Janet.
(b) Manuel.
(c) Sally.
(d) Miriam.

10. What percentage of LGBTQIAP+ youth in the United States are homeless, according to Matt?
(a) 80%.
(b) 20%.
(c) 60%.
(d) 40%.

11. Matt states that his mission is to leave the Earth with no true what?
(a) Deception.
(b) Regrets.
(c) Isolation.
(d) Despair.

12. The photograph at the end of Chapter 13: Setting Myself Free or Setting Myself Up? was taken in which year?
(a) 2006.
(b) 1998.
(c) 2002.
(d) 2012.

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

14. Matt states that ultimately, caring for older human beings is truly a what?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Blessing.
(c) Calling.
(d) Chore.

15. How did Matt answer the question Zae asked him, as revealed in Chapter 12: "The Prom Kings We Never Were"?
(a) He refused to answer.
(b) He denied it.
(c) He confirmed it.
(d) He gave a vague answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Matt discusses Hope's experiences with what type of discrimination?

2. How old was Matt when his father gave him an unexpected hug as he was getting ready to head back to college?

3. How many times does Matt repeat the phrase "I contemplated whether I would write about you now that you are dead" (210) in Chapter 11: "Boys Will Be Boys"?

4. What grade was Zae finishing when Matt was graduating from high school?

5. How did Matt reply when he was asked by a college friend whether he was gay or not?

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