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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Matt's family lived through brain aneurysm surgery, causing Matt to begin to smile again?

2. Who was the first Black actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress?

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

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

5. What suggestion did Todd make to Matt the day when he warned him about circulating rumors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Matt attend elementary school?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How did Matt learn how to swim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What ultimate message is Johnson sending about the mythical qualities of the United States?

Essay Topic 2

In what way does Johnson utilize irony within the text? Discuss at least three uses of irony within All Boys Aren't Blue and explore each instance's connection to larger themes contained within the piece.

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of invisibility portrayed in All Boys Aren't Blue? Examine Johnson's treatment of and messages regarding invisibility throughout the work.

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