Symptoms of Being Human Quiz

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In Chapter 25 what upsets Riley badly enough that they break a mirror with their fist? (from Chapters 24-26)

Riley's father tells them that Riley will have to attend his next campaign dinner.

Riley learns that Andie was beaten by her father again and was killed.

Riley's mother tells them that they have to start wearing gender specific clothes to school.

An anonymous poster puts a comment on Riley's blog that gives away Riley's real identity.

Why does Bec suggest to Riley in Chapter 16 that Solo is not the friend that Riley thinks he is? (from Chapters 14-16)

Bec tells Riley that Solo is feeding Vickers everything he learns about Riley.

Bec tells Riley that a student cannot be on the football team and still be friends with freaks.

Bec tells Riley that Solo would choose Vickers over Riley.

Bec tells Riley that Solo had turned his back on their kind.

Why does Riley's father become so uncomfortable when he and Riley meet Superintendent Clemente? (from Chapters 21-23)

Because he was afraid the superintendent would suggest Riley dress more appropriately.

Because he knew the superintendent would never approve of the song Riley had suggested.

Because he had not told the superintendent he had a child.

Because the superintendent is not sure what sex Riley is.

In Chapter 20 what makes Riley seriously consider coming out to their parents? (from Chapters 19-20)

The way Andie got so much support when she came out.

Because Bec tells Riley they can no longer be friends if Riley does not come out.

The fact Riley feels ashamed of themselves for being such a coward.

The thought that maybe everything is not just about them any longer.

Why does Riley feel compassionate toward Vickers when they see him in the counselor's office? (from Chapters 17-18)

He tells Riley he understands how hard it must be to have a father who is a congressman.

Riley hears that Vickers has been accused of something Riley knows he did not do.

Riley notices Vickers talking kindly to a student who had been bullied.

Riley notices that Vickers' father is a priest.