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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After what event does Riley say they feel good for the first time since starting at Park Hills High School?
(a) Going to Solo's house to hang out.
(b) Going to the library with Solo.
(c) Going to the arcade with Solo.
(d) Getting invited to Sierra's birthday party.

2. 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 father.
(d) As a Christmas gift from their cousin.

3. What is NOT one of the treatments being used to help Riley improve their mental health?
(a) Weekly exposure therapy.
(b) Antianxiety medication.
(c) Antidepressant medication.
(d) Weekly talk therapy.

4. In what month does the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance occur?
(a) June.
(b) November.
(c) September.
(d) February.

5. Where does Solo take Riley when they skip classes after lunch?
(a) To Riley's house.
(b) To Solo's house.
(c) The library.
(d) The arcade.

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

7. 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) Eight.
(d) Fourteen.

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

9. 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) Calls Bec.
(b) Takes a bubble bath.
(c) Calls Solo.
(d) Tears off the formal clothes and throws them at the closet.

10. In what state does the narrative take place?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) California.
(d) Oregon.

11. When Riley deletes Park Hills, California from the Bloglr account, what city is added instead?
(a) Stucco Town, USA.
(b) Whosiewhatsit, USA.
(c) Suburbia, USA.
(d) Genderfree, USA.

12. What class does Riley have second period?
(a) Physical Education.
(b) AP Government.
(c) Precalculus.
(d) Biology.

13. What kind of dreams does Riley have the night after visiting Bec's home for the first time?
(a) Surreal and twisting.
(b) Strange and pleasant.
(c) Alarming and dark.
(d) Romantic and embarrassing.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What band is pictured on the tee shirt worn by Riley on the first day of school?

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

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

5. What does Riley do immediately upon returning home from the first visit to Bec's house?

(see the answer keys)

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