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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 Nelson give to Kyle at school in Chapter 2?
(a) An invitation to a party.
(b) A letter from Jason.
(c) A button with a gay slogan.
(d) A tape of a music group.

2. What special treat does Kyle do for his parents after school in Chapter 8?
(a) Cleans the whole house.
(b) Gives the family pet a bath.
(c) Makes dinner.
(d) Washes the family car.

3. What role does Nelson's mother play in the local PFLAG organization?
(a) Vice President.
(b) Secretary.
(c) President.
(d) Treasurer.

4. Who does Nelson turn to when he is angry with Kyle in Chapter 6?
(a) His mother.
(b) Shea.
(c) Blake.
(d) Caitlin.

5. Where does Jason hear about Rainbow Youth?
(a) On the Internet.
(b) From a friend.
(c) In the school paper.
(d) In the local newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Jason fear failing his math class?

2. For what reason does Jason consider breaking up with Debra in Chapter 7?

3. What does the principal ask Nelson to do about his behavior?

4. To what is Fenner Farley opposed in Chapter 11?

5. What bothers Jason about his intimate relationship with Debra, as he expresses in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nelson reveal some of his self-doubts while alone with Kyle in Chapter 6?

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

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

4. Why does Jason approach Kyle at school the following Monday?

5. Why has Kyle not told his parents that he is gay?

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

7. How does Jason feel about his girlfriend, Debra? How do these feelings complicate Jason's impression that he might be gay?

8. Why is Kyle worried about the questions his mother will ask about the magazine she saw in his bedroom? What does Kyle believe his parents' reaction to his sexuality will be?

9. How does Jason respond after the homecoming dance when Debra tries to seduce him? What does he tell her?

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

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