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

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

3. At the end of Chapter 2: "Identity," Matt instructs all "Black boys" (51) to take which action?

4. In which grade did Matt's choice of name become problematic?

5. With which members of Matt's family did he always walk home from school before he was old enough to walk on his own?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the town where Matt grew up.

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

8. According to Matt, what is the one thing that most effectively "denies queer people happiness" (73)?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Johnson’s use of the first and second person point of view serve the purposes of the text? Discuss how Johnson’s choice of point of view helps to advance the treatment of at least three particular themes within the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Johnson's purpose for juxtaposing at least two different locations in a particular way within the text of All Boys Aren't Blue.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Johnson’s use of Aristotle's appeals within the text of All Boys Aren't Blue. How does Johnson use each of the three appeals to persuade the reader of points central to the tenets of the memoir?

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