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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 item does Nelson's mother use to support her arguments in favor of the GSA?
(a) A picture of the Constitution.
(b) A picture of Nelson on the day he began school.
(c) A picture of the Gay Rights parade.
(d) A picture of Nelson and Kyle.

2. What expensive item does Kyle want to improve his appearance for which he is hesitant to ask his parents?
(a) Contact lenses.
(b) Plastic surgery.
(c) Laser eye surgery.
(d) Acne skin treatments.

3. For what reason does Jason tell Debra he can no longer be with her?
(a) He just does not love her anymore.
(b) He thinks he is bisexual.
(c) He is gay.
(d) He is in love with someone else.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what school does Jason receive a scholarship?

2. How has Jason been treating Kyle since their trip to the movies?

3. To whom does Brick reveal the apartment really belongs after his encounter with Nelson in Chapter 15?

4. What does Nelson's father tell him he needs to practice more in his life?

5. Who leaves a note in Jason's locker in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Nelson and his mother both speak at the school board meeting to support the beginning of a Gay-Straight Alliance club at the high school. What does Nelson talk about and what impact does it have on the board and those who oppose the club?

2. What does Nelson's father say to Nelson on the phone? What does this conversation suggest about Nelson's relationship with his father?

3. How does Debra react when Jason tells her that he thinks he might be gay?

4. With whom does Nelson go out in this chapter of the novel? What is different about this date than some of Nelson's other social encounters?

5. Who does Nelson tell Shea he has been contacting over the Internet? For what reason does Shea suggest Nelson has been contacting this person?

6. How does Nelson's mother respond to the information that Nelson had an unprotected sexual encounter? What impact does her response have on Nelson?

7. How does Jason respond to the kiss he has shared with Kyle?

8. How does Kyle's father react to meeting Jason for the first time? How does this make Kyle feel?

9. How does Corey react to the news that Jason is gay? What advice does he give Jason?

10. How does Nelson feel when his father fails to pick him up for their pre-arranged dinner plans?

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