1. What technique does Riley use to fight off the first anxiety attack that threatens to ruin the first day of public high school?
(a) Three deep, slow breaths.
(b) The chalkboard-painting mental exercise.
(c) Child's pose.
(d) Slow sips of water.

2. What question does Sierra openly ask Riley when Riley approaches the lunch table to talk to Solo?
(a) Whether Riley is a boy or a girl.
(b) Whether Riley has a vagina or a penis.
(c) Whether Riley has two gay dads.
(d) Which brand of cosmetics is Riley's favorite.

3. In what town was Riley born and raised?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Park Hills.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Seattle.

4. What band is pictured on the tee shirt worn by Riley on the first day of school?
(a) The Misfits.
(b) The Buzzcocks.
(c) The Cramps.
(d) The Ramones.

5. What characteristic does Riley expect to find in public school students?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Debauchery.
(c) Open-mindedness.
(d) Friendliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many weeks away is the end of the election campaign for Congressman Sean Cavanaugh when Riley is supposed to attend the fundraiser and does not?

2. How many times does Riley say they have read the whole Harry Potter series?

3. How does Riley describe the feeling of being "confined to the same identity day after day" (2) regardless of how they feel inside?

4. What adjective does Solo apply to Riley when he says that Riley is out of place in Park Hills?

5. What reason does Erik cite when he tells Riley to be quieter?

(see the answer key)

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