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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. Where did Nanny take Matt and his cousins the day after buying them new shoes?
(a) Universal Studios.
(b) Epcot Center.
(c) Disney World.
(d) Disneyland.

2. 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) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

3. In which grade did Matt play the role of Abraham Lincoln in the school play?
(a) 5th.
(b) 1st.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 2nd.

4. What emotion did Matt immediately feel upon being attacked in his youth?
(a) Rage.
(b) Fear.
(c) Shame.
(d) Regret.

5. Which member of Matt's family is central to the photograph presented at the end of Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His mother.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Students eschewing both sports on offer would take part in what type of activity on the playground?

3. During how many years of high school did Matt run track?

4. What is the name of Matt's only younger brother?

5. How did Matt feel about football very early on in his life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is code-switching and in what context did Matt use it?

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

5. How did the commemmoration of Black History Month always make Matt feel as a child?

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

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

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

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

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

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