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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Riley call the outfit worn for formal occasions?
(a) The campaign costume.
(b) The Halloween costume.
(c) The iron maiden.
(d) The doll clothes.

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

4. Which of "the big three" (26) coping mechanisms recommended by Doctor Ann is most strongly resisted by Riley?
(a) Share.
(b) Practice acceptance.
(c) Breathe.
(d) Fight back.

5. Solo responds to Jim's behavior toward Riley at the lunch table by calling Jim what name?
(a) A nincompoop.
(b) An ass.
(c) A douche.
(d) A jerk.

6. For what reason does Riley lie to Bec about the time of their curfew?
(a) Riley sees that their blog is now featured on queeralliance.org.
(b) Riley does not want Bec to know that Solo is meeting Riley at the club.
(c) Bec's parents seem annoyed at Riley's presence.
(d) Riley's anxiety rises after Bec's touch of Riley's knee becomes a maternal pat.

7. What does Riley say is the only difference between Park Hills High School and Immaculate Heart?
(a) The teachers.
(b) The clothes.
(c) The people.
(d) The food.

8. 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) Suffocating.
(c) Calming.
(d) Still.

9. What reason does Bec cite when telling Riley that her father travels a lot?
(a) He has a girlfriend in another state.
(b) He travels for naturopathic cancer treatments.
(c) He likes hot climates.
(d) His work requires travel.

10. Who is the first person to leave class after the AP Government quiz?
(a) Sierra.
(b) Bec.
(c) Riley.
(d) Solo.

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

12. How does Riley get home from school on the first day at Park Hills High School?
(a) Bus.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Limousine.
(d) Ride from parents.

13. Riley explains that they view gender not as a switch, but as a what?
(a) A bar graph.
(b) A continuum.
(c) A pie chart.
(d) A dial.

14. For Riley's first lunch at Park Hills High School, plan B is to join the pierced and tattooed students at their table. What is plan A?
(a) To leave campus for lunch.
(b) To find Solo in the lunchroom.
(c) To eat in the bathroom.
(d) To study in the library during lunch.

15. What offered item does Riley accept from Solo?
(a) A Snickers.
(b) A ring pop.
(c) A Starburst.
(d) A Rolo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What franchise is the subject of Solo's tee shirt and pencil case?

2. What was the name of Riley's previous school?

3. How does Riley's dad react when he sees their choice of first-day-of-school outfit?

4. On what condition does Riley agree to let their parents take them to school on the first day?

5. In what color ink is Bec's note written?

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