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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. What kind of person in Matt's life was Todd, the boy who warned him that there were rumors swirling about his sexuality as a result of his decision to jump rope?
(a) A boyfriend.
(b) A brother.
(c) A friend.
(d) A cousin.

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

3. Which period of the day did Matt spend with the boys before joining the girls for Double Dutch?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Home Ec.
(c) English.
(d) Math.

4. Matt states that his hope for the book All Boys Aren't Blue is that it will help "more people find their" (14) what and find "their power to live in that" (14) element of life?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Love.
(c) Truth.
(d) Identity.

5. Students eschewing both sports on offer would take part in what type of activity on the playground?
(a) Playing Duck Duck Goose.
(b) Building forts.
(c) Playing tag.
(d) Running obstacle courses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What injury did Matt incur during his first traumatic incident?

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

4. What sort of expression did Matt's mask of many years display, according to his statement at the end of Chapter 3: "Honeychild"?

5. The photograph included at the end of Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots" depicts Matt's family member being sworn in as which rank of police officer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprise did Matt discover about his name during elementary school?

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

3. What connection does Matt make between symbolism and danger in Chapter 6, "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?

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

5. How did Matt learn how to swim?

6. What is the main goal of the text entitled All Boys Aren't Blue, according to the introduction?

7. Where did Matt attend elementary school?

8. What is the first sentence of Chapter 1: "Smile" and what is its intended purpose?

9. For what reason does Matt state that he had two homes throughout his childhood?

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

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