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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which state was Nanny's birthplace of Spartanburg located?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Florida.
(d) South Carolina.

2. Matt claims that the entire length of his hometown takes about how many minutes to drive?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 2.

3. In which state is Matt's hometown of Plainfield located?
(a) Utah.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Maine.
(d) Illinois.

4. What is the name of Matt's only younger brother?
(a) Michael.
(b) Garrett.
(c) George.
(d) Derrick.

5. In which grade did Matt begin to jump rope during recess?
(a) 1st.
(b) 7th.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 5th.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which Black figure did Matt focus for a project during elementary school?

2. How many other boys jumped rope with the girls at the time when Matt joined the group?

3. In the summer of which year did Nanny take Matt and his cousins on a long road trip?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Matt attend elementary school?

2. Describe the town where Matt grew up.

3. Discuss an instance when Matt makes fun of himself and discuss his purpose for doing so.

4. Which sport was the one Matt dreaded the most when he was very young and how did he avoid it?

5. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Matt and his brother Garrett loved living at Nanny's house during the week.

6. What lasting physical effect of Matt's first trauma did he later have to fight against?

7. What warning did Matt's friend Todd provide to him and how did Matt respond?

8. What type of media is presented at the end of Act One: A Different Kid?

9. In what way does Matt portray language as powerful within Act One: A Different Kid?

10. How did Matt learn how to swim?

(see the answer keys)

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