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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 suddenly realize about Nelson at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) That he has a crush on Kyle.
(b) That he has a crush on Jason.
(c) That he is lonely.
(d) That he misses his father.

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

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

4. What is the purpose of a new medication Nelson is taking in Chapter 9?
(a) Vitamins for good health.
(b) Antibiotics for an infection.
(c) Weight loss.
(d) Antibiotics for acne.

5. What does Nelson give to Jason before he leaves the meeting?
(a) His phone number.
(b) A flyer for a party.
(c) A button with a gay slogan.
(d) Kyle's phone number.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Jason afraid that Kyle will go through with the tutoring session?

3. Who does Nelson turn to when he is angry with Kyle in Chapter 6?

4. Where do Jason and Debra park after the dance in Chapter 7?

5. How does Debra appear to feel about the group Nelson wants to start at the high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jason know that Nelson is gay? What does Jason think of Nelson?

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

3. How do Nelson and Kyle become friends?

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

5. What causes an argument between Kyle and his father after a football game? How does Kyle react to his father's apology? What do the actions of Kyle's father suggest about their relationship?

6. Why does Nelson become annoyed with Kyle when all he wants to talk about is Jason?

7. Who does Jason find himself thinking about while making out with Debra? How does this make him feel?

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

9. How does Kyle's mother ask about the magazine and learn about Kyle's sexuality?

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

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