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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Kyle give his parents for not telling them sooner about the harassment he has suffered due to his sexuality?
(a) He thought they would make too big a deal out of it.
(b) He thought there was nothing they could do.
(c) He thought they would not care.
(d) He thought they would think it was his fault.

2. What causes the chaos in Jason's home during the Christmas break as described in Chapter 16?
(a) His father and uncle fight due to alcohol consumption.
(b) His father is too drunk to go to church.
(c) His father and grandmother argue.
(d) His father refuses to stay at home.

3. Who does Kyle ask to attend a high school basketball game with him in Chapter 20?
(a) Jason.
(b) Jack.
(c) Nelson.
(d) His father.

4. What does Brick serve Nelson to drink when they arrive at his apartment in Chapter 15?
(a) Tea.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Beer.
(d) Whiskey.

5. What happens in chapter 18 when Nelson tries to contact Brick?
(a) The message is left unanswered.
(b) Brick asks him to come over again.
(c) The message is blocked.
(d) Brick tells him to leave him alone.

6. Why does Kyle go to see Nelson in Chapter 17?
(a) Nelson has not been to school.
(b) To work on homework together.
(c) To vent about Jason.
(d) To hide from his parents.

7. Who does Nelson's mother threaten to call if he does not tell her what is causing his depression?
(a) Shea.
(b) Kyle.
(c) His father.
(d) The doctor.

8. Why is Shea angry with Nelson when he calls her in chapter 18?
(a) He missed her engagement party.
(b) He did not respond when she needed him.
(c) He did not buy her anything for Christmas.
(d) He forgot her birthday.

9. Why is Nelson in a hurry to have a sexual experience?
(a) He thinks love and sex are the same thing.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He feels sex will make him more mature.
(d) He wants to impress Kyle with his experience.

10. To whom does Brick reveal the apartment really belongs after his encounter with Nelson in Chapter 15?
(a) His boyfriend.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His parents.
(d) His brother.

11. What argument does Ms. MacTrough give for the approval of the GSA?
(a) That it will offer counseling for students in trouble.
(b) That it will offer scholastic help for those in need.
(c) That it will promote tolerance.
(d) That it will give students a safe place to work out their sexual confusion.

12. What gift does Kyle give Nelson for Christmas?
(a) A book.
(b) A graphic tee.
(c) A new watch.
(d) A pair of boots.

13. With whom does Nelson leave the Rainbow Youth party in Chapter 12?
(a) Jeremy.
(b) Blake.
(c) Brick.
(d) Kyle.

14. What does Nelson's father tell him he needs to practice more in his life?
(a) Self control.
(b) Responsibility.
(c) Religion.
(d) Honesty.

15. Why does Shea suggest Nelson has begun talking to an older man over the Internet?
(a) To make up for not having a father.
(b) To make Kyle jealous.
(c) To meet new people.
(d) To look for sexual experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nelson have Shea take pictures of him in Chapter 15?

2. What is Jason doing when chaos begins to break out during the Christmas holiday in Chapter 16?

3. What does Jason stop a freshman from doing to a flyer for the GSA in Chapter 22?

4. What happens during basketball practice in Chapter 16 that makes Jason wonder if he has become a target of intolerance?

5. For what reason does Nelson reveal his mother has grounded him in Chapter 17?

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