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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offers Kyle some congratulations for telling his parents about his sexuality?
(a) Nelson's mother.
(b) Jason.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Shea.

2. What item of clothing does Kyle constantly wear, no matter the circumstances or weather?
(a) A sweatshirt.
(b) A pair of skater shoes.
(c) A ball cap.
(d) A wristband.

3. Who gives Jason the item he is wearing in Chapter 4 of which his father disapproves?
(a) Debra.
(b) His mother.
(c) Corey.
(d) Kyle.

4. Why does Jason not want to talk about what happened between he and Kyle in the theater?
(a) He wants Kyle to bring it up.
(b) He wants to pretend it did not happen.
(c) He thinks there is nothing to talk about.
(d) He does not want to lead Kyle on.

5. What is the nature of the hotline Jason calls over the summer?
(a) A hotline to help teens who are suicidal.
(b) A hotline to help teens deal with issues concerning their sexuality.
(c) A hotline to help teens with financial problems.
(d) A hotline to help teens whose parents are alcholics.

6. What does Kyle tell Nelson about Jason in Chapter 6?
(a) That he kissed him.
(b) That he no longer likes him.
(c) That Jason broke up with Debra.
(d) That he gave him a ride home.

7. What is different about Kyle's appearance in Chapter 6?
(a) His braces are off.
(b) He has new clothes.
(c) He has new shoes.
(d) He has new glasses.

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

9. What type of friends does Kyle's father wish Kyle had?
(a) Popular kids.
(b) Scholars.
(c) Athletes.
(d) Artists.

10. Why does Jason not want to end his relationship with Debra despite his feelings he might be gay?
(a) He does not want to hurt her.
(b) He likes her too much.
(c) He is afraid of what his father will think.
(d) He is afraid of what people will say.

11. What does the principal ask Nelson to do about his behavior?
(a) Act normal.
(b) Stop bullying people.
(c) Become more social.
(d) Stop instigating fights.

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

13. What law does Kyle cite when Mr. Mueller attempts to deny Kyle and Nelson the right to begin a new club at the school?
(a) The First Amendment of the Constitution.
(b) The Federal Equal Access Act.
(c) The Equal Rights Amendment.
(d) The Bill of Rights.

14. What color dress does Debra wear to the dance in Chapter 7?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kyle say is the cause of his sexuality?

2. What does Nelson think Kyle should do at school in Chapter 8?

3. Who meets Nelson and Kyle in the parking lot after school in Chapter 5?

4. What is the point of view of the novel?

5. Why does Kyle wish Nelson would not hang around him at lunch the Monday after the Rainbow Youth meeting?

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