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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kyle reveal he was afraid his parents would do when they learned about his sexuality?
(a) That they would kick him out.
(b) They would stop loving him.
(c) They would physically harm him.
(d) They would disown him.

2. What upcoming social event do Nelson and Kyle talk about in Chapter 6?
(a) Prom.
(b) A Sadie Hawk dance.
(c) Homecoming.
(d) Spring break.

3. Why do the kids at school dislike Nelson?
(a) He is a loner.
(b) He is openly gay and flamboyant in his personality.
(c) He is a bully.
(d) He is unattractive.

4. Why does Kyle not tell his mother what is on his mind in the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) He does not want to disappoint her.
(b) He is afraid how she might respond.
(c) She does not know he is gay.
(d) He wants to see how it progresses first.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jason let go of Kyle's hand in the movie theater in Chapter 10?

2. What does Debra talk about during the dance that makes Jason unhappy?

3. Why does Jason not want to end his relationship with Debra despite his feelings he might be gay?

4. Who is Ms. MacTrough?

5. When doers Kyle first realize he is different from other boys his age?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Jack Ransom? Why does he dislike Nelson?

2. Why does Jack Ransom corner Nelson and Kyle in the parking lot of the school? What is his intention?

3. How does Jason react when he sees Nelson in the Rainbow Youth meeting? Why?

4. How does Kyle react to seeing Jason at the Rainbow Youth meeting? How does Jason react to seeing Kyle?

5. Why does Jason speak to Kyle at school? Why does Corey warn him that being seen with Kyle at school could be dangerous?

6. Who is Shea? How does Nelson know her?

7. Why does Jason's teacher warn him that he needs to change his studying methods? Who does Jason turn to for help?

8. What uncomfortable situation happens over Thanksgiving to Kyle and his parents?

9. How does Kyle's father react when Kyle announces he is gay?

10. What is a Gay-Straight Alliance? What is its purpose?

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