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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of "the big three" (26) coping mechanisms recommended by Doctor Ann?
(a) Breathe.
(b) Share.
(c) Practice acceptance.
(d) Fight back.

2. In whose room does Riley notice two of their favorite books, The Catcher in the Rye and Bridge to Terabithia?
(a) Bec.
(b) Congressman Sean Cavanaugh.
(c) Solo.
(d) Erik.

3. What happens to make Jim finally sit down during the standoff with Solo?
(a) The warning bell rings.
(b) Sierra touches his arm.
(c) A teacher walks by.
(d) The fire alarm goes off.

4. How many weeks had Riley spent at the psychiatric hospital called Pineview?
(a) Two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

5. On what condition does Riley insist when agreeing to attend public school in order to aid their father's reelection campaign?
(a) A reduction in graduation requirements.
(b) Guaranteed spots in advanced classes.
(c) A college scholarship.
(d) A PE waiver.

6. What happened during Riley's first week of sophomore year that caused them to avoid the lunchroom at all costs?
(a) Another student tripped them and they injured their wrist.
(b) The staff decided to seat the boys and girls separately during lunch.
(c) They dropped their tray of food.
(d) They tripped on the stairs and fell onto a table.

7. What does Riley do just before Riley's mother calls to say she and Riley's father are on their way to pick up Riley for the fundraiser?
(a) Takes a bubble bath.
(b) Calls Solo.
(c) Calls Bec.
(d) Tears off the formal clothes and throws them at the closet.

8. How does Riley acquire their vintage turntable?
(a) At the Amoeba music store in Los Angeles.
(b) At a garage sale.
(c) As a Christmas gift from their cousin.
(d) As a Christmas gift from their father.

9. What adjective does Solo apply to Riley when he says that Riley is out of place in Park Hills?
(a) Confident.
(b) Cool.
(c) Wacky.
(d) Exotic.

10. For how many days have Solo and Riley known each other by the time of the lunchtime altercation during Solo's standoff with Jim?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Eight.

11. What does Riley do immediately upon returning home from the first visit to Bec's house?
(a) Runs upstairs.
(b) Takes a shower.
(c) Makes a sandwich.
(d) Runs to the backyard.

12. What is Solo's real first name?
(a) Jeffrey.
(b) Jason.
(c) James.
(d) John.

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

14. In what class does Riley have a test in second period the day after the fundraiser?
(a) AP Physics.
(b) Forensics.
(c) AP Government.
(d) World Geography.

15. How does Riley describe the feeling of being "confined to the same identity day after day" (2) regardless of how they feel inside?
(a) Exhilarating.
(b) Calming.
(c) Still.
(d) Suffocating.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What curfew does Riley's father set on the night of the fundraiser?

3. Solo responds to Jim's behavior toward Riley at the lunch table by calling Jim what name?

4. Besides the words "In case you reconsider" (63), what else is on the paper Bec gives to Riley?

5. In what month does the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance occur?

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