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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. Matt admits that in his adult life, he is teased for his obsession with what kinds of activities?
(a) Academics.
(b) Sweepstakes.
(c) Sports.
(d) Volunteering.

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

3. How many times was Matt struck before he was able to fight back against his attackers?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

4. How many other people accompanied Nanny on her long road trip featured in Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. The incident involving Matt's use of the word "honeychild" (52) taught him that what location was the only safe place for him to be himself?
(a) In his imagination.
(b) At school.
(c) At Nanny's house.
(d) At his parents' house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children were part of the group that ended up attacking Matt, as described in Chapter 1: "Smile"?

2. Black children at Matt's elementary school were taught by staff of what type?

3. In addition to managing a secretarial pool, Matt's mother also ran what type of business?

4. What sort of job did Matt's father hold throughout Matt's youth?

5. Matt suggests in the text's introduction that homophobia is driven by the fear of losing what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Matt learn how to swim?

2. Describe the town where Matt grew up.

3. Explain Matt's theory about the origins of strict gender norms.

4. What problem does Matt cite with respect to the educations provided to Black American children?

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

6. For what reason did Matt's Catholic school refuse to allow him to go by the name Matt?

7. According to Matt, what is the main reason why most gay athletes remain closeted?

8. Where did Matt attend elementary school?

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

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

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