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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. To what does Kyle compare kissing Nelson?
(a) To kissing his grandmother.
(b) To kissing his sister.
(c) To kissing his mother.
(d) To kissing his brother.

2. Where do Kyle and Jason study?
(a) The local diner.
(b) Jason's house.
(c) The library.
(d) Kyle's house.

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

4. What kind of music does Kyle play for Jason during their tutoring session?
(a) Punk music.
(b) Bands featuring all gay members.
(c) Rap music.
(d) Bands featuring local high school students.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kyle reveal he was afraid his parents would do when they learned about his sexuality?

2. With whom do Jason and Debra attend the dance in Chapter 7?

3. What are Jason's parents fighting about when Jason comes home in Chapter 10?

4. What item of clothing does Kyle constantly wear, no matter the circumstances or weather?

5. What does Nelson say is the purpose of the new club he and Kyle want to start at the high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Nelson and Kyle want to begin a Gay-Straight Alliance at their high school? Who opposes the idea?

2. Why does Nelson push the issue of he and Kyle sharing a kiss just for the experience of it. What does Kyle do when Nelson forces a kiss on him?

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

4. What happens when Jason invites Kyle to the movies? How does Jason feel about this?

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

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

7. Why is Jason hesitant to attend the Rainbow Youth meeting? Why has he come if he is so afraid?

8. What magazine does Nelson give to Kyle? How does Kyle's mother happen to see it?

9. What conversation do Jason's friends have at homecoming that makes Jason uncomfortable?

10. Why does Nelson take a picture of Kyle with his Polaroid camera? How does Nelson feel about Kyle?

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