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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what book did Nelson get the name for his dog, Atticus?
(a) Frankenstein.
(b) Moby Dick.
(c) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(d) Of Mice and Men.

2. Why does Kyle wish Nelson would not hang around him at lunch the Monday after the Rainbow Youth meeting?
(a) He is embarrassed by Nelson's appearance.
(b) So no one will figure out he is gay.
(c) He no longer wishes to be friends with Nelson.
(d) So Jason will feel free to talk to him.

3. What question does Kyle fail to answer in the parking lot after school when he and Nelson are approached by a small group of people?
(a) Whether he is a member of the Rainbow Youth.
(b) Whether he wants to join the GSA.
(c) Whether he is gay.
(d) Whether he is Nelson's friend.

4. Who brings up the subject of girlfriends at Kyle's family Thanksgiving celebration?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) A cousin.

5. For what reason does Jason consider breaking up with Debra in Chapter 7?
(a) He dislikes the way she talks about their sex life.
(b) He no longer likes her.
(c) He is still confused about his sexuality.
(d) He is embarassed by the way she talks about gays.

6. Where does Jason hear about Rainbow Youth?
(a) In the school paper.
(b) In the local newspaper.
(c) From a friend.
(d) On the Internet.

7. What are Jason's parents fighting about when Jason comes home in Chapter 10?
(a) The way the father treats Jason.
(b) The father's drinking.
(c) The father's abusive behaviors.
(d) The father's infidelity.

8. With whom does Nelson's mother suggest Nelson is in love in Chapter 6?
(a) Brick.
(b) Blake.
(c) Jason.
(d) Kyle.

9. Why is Nelson unhappy with his appearance?
(a) He thinks his looks are causing the bullying at school.
(b) He thinks he is boring.
(c) He dislikes the color of his eyes.
(d) He wants to attract women.

10. What does Kyle knock over while trying to help Jason that draws attention to them?
(a) Drinks.
(b) Chairs.
(c) A podium.
(d) China.

11. What does Nelson think Kyle smells of most of the time?
(a) Sweat.
(b) Fish.
(c) Cologne.
(d) Chlorine from the pool.

12. What is one of the nicknames students have for Ms. MacTrough?
(a) Macky.
(b) Mac Nation.
(c) Small Mac.
(d) Big Mac.

13. Why does Nelson get angry with Kyle in Chapter 3?
(a) For making him walk alone in the rain.
(b) For not admiring his hair.
(c) For not standing up against Jack for him.
(d) For thinking he might have told about Jason and the Rainbow Youth meeting.

14. What does Nelson say is the purpose of the new club he and Kyle want to start at the high school?
(a) To provide dating services for all students.
(b) To raise money for athletic clubs.
(c) To give gays a social outlet.
(d) To promote tolerance.

15. Who does Kyle blame for the way Jason abruptly leaves the Rainbow Youth meeting?
(a) Shea.
(b) Blake.
(c) Himself.
(d) Nelson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kyle have a picture of Jason he often looks at?

2. What special treat does Kyle do for his parents after school in Chapter 8?

3. Why do Nelson and Kyle go to see Ms. MacTrough in Chapter 5?

4. What does Kyle suddenly realize about Nelson at the end of Chapter 11?

5. Who is Debra?

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