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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Riley referring when they say that maybe they "prefer the company of cute girls with lip rings" (130)?
(a) Bec.
(b) Alicia.
(c) Casey.
(d) Sierra.

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

3. What movie is playing the night Bec takes Riley to the fire escape?
(a) Casablanca.
(b) The Godfather.
(c) The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
(d) Rosemary's Baby.

4. With what materials is the note taped to the inside of Riley's locker constructed?
(a) Red paint.
(b) Cut-out magazine letters.
(c) Black Sharpie.
(d) Toilet paper and chocolate.

5. What word does Jim say to Riley that causes Riley to fly at him and to yank on his broken arm in its cast?
(a) Boy.
(b) Homo.
(c) Queer.
(d) Fag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dumps a huge cup of soda into Jim's lap at the football game?

2. What kind of vehicle does Jim drive?

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

4. What is the name of Congressman Sean Cavanaugh's bodyguard?

5. Once at the football game, how far into the grandstand do Bec and Riley make it before the harassment of Riley starts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What differences does Riley point out when saying how the media reacts to the story about Andie Gingham differently than how the LGBTQ community reacts to the story?

2. What advice does Riley give to the girl who writes a message about her brother keeping a box of girl's clothes in his closet?

3. Before Riley decides that one hour before their father's speech is not the best time to cause him further stress, what does Riley list among the things they finally feel ready to tell their father?

4. What horrific incident happens in the hours after the political fundraising dinner?

5. What does Riley see as the connection between Riley's father and Jim's father?

6. Which element of the political fundraisers is Riley's least favorite and why?

7. Discuss the irony present in Riley's comment at the political fundraiser: "The hard part is over, and now all I have to do is nod and smile" (246).

8. What does Congressman Sean Cavanaugh say to Riley that causes Riley to angrily defend themselves?

9. What does Riley reveal about their ability to pretend around Bec?

10. Which of the reporters' questions make it clear to Riley that they have been outed against their will?

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