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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Bec insist that Solo not call her?
(a) Francesca.
(b) Hermione.
(c) Anastasia.
(d) Brownie.

2. When Riley Googles their own name, how many Riley Cavanaughs do they find within the United States and Canada?
(a) Dozens.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) 14.
(d) Scores.

3. Whom does Bec name as having learned that the "freaks and geeks" (130) cannot hang out with the football team?
(a) Solo.
(b) Jim.
(c) Erik.
(d) Casey.

4. What instrument does Bec play within her band?
(a) Drums.
(b) Bass.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Cello.

5. What kind of vehicle does Jim drive?
(a) A green pickup truck.
(b) A blue minivan.
(c) A yellow pickup truck.
(d) A red sedan.

6. For what book is Riley reaching when they discover that their books are covered with a substance?
(a) Moby Dick.
(b) Far From the Madding Crowd.
(c) The Catcher in the Rye.
(d) The Crucible.

7. When Riley reacts angrily to their father's comments about phases and bisexuality, what action does Riley take?
(a) Riley secretly climbs out of their bedroom window.
(b) Riley takes their father's motorcycle over to Solo's house.
(c) Riley drives away in the minivan.
(d) Riley walks out the front door and runs down the street.

8. Where does Bec ask Riley to drop her off after the meeting at the Queer Alliance Center?
(a) At Bec's house.
(b) At the liquor store.
(c) At Bullet Hole.
(d) At the convenience store.

9. What sound does Riley hear when yanking on Jim's broken arm?
(a) A hiss.
(b) A snap.
(c) A pop.
(d) A crack.

10. For how many days has Bec been gone from school by the time she shows back up in a plaid skirt and a Cure t-shirt?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

11. What advice does Congressman Sean Cavanaugh's bodyguard give immediately after the family arrives home from the fundraiser?
(a) The family should leave lights on in the house all night.
(b) The family should not leave the house that night.
(c) The family should hire a security team.
(d) The family should look into getting a lawyer.

12. What is NOT one of the three things Doctor Ann tells Riley to consider when deciding when to come out?
(a) Do it on neutral ground.
(b) Find a calm moment.
(c) Have friends around as well as family.
(d) Prepare what you want to say.

13. Though Bec had previously told Riley that her sister's death had been accidental, on the fire escape she reveals what true cause of her sister's death?
(a) Her sister committed suicide by hanging.
(b) Her sister committed suicide by drowning.
(c) Her sister was murdered.
(d) Her sister committed suicide with pills.

14. What word is mentioned in the message that indicates to Riley that someone at school has figured out the connection between Riley and Alix?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Park.
(c) Breezeway.
(d) Ramp.

15. At what location does Riley pick up Bec right before they attend the football game together?
(a) Bec's house.
(b) Bullet Hole.
(c) Their fire escape.
(d) The ramp.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a cup of soda is dumped into Jim's lap, which adult comes over to investigate?

2. At halftime during the football game attended by Bec and Riley, what is the score?

3. How many weeks away is the election when Riley attends the campaign dinner with their parents?

4. What reason does Bec give for not coming to the fire escape hangout very often anymore?

5. Bec gives Riley a mixtape that includes a few Pixies songs, but is largely made up of live versions of songs by what band?

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