This Is How It Always Is Quiz

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What does Poppy think about her parents’ decision to keep her transgender identity a secret after they settle in Seattle? (from Part II, One Thing – Strategically Naked)

She defies her parents’ desire to protect her by telling her friends that she is transgender.

She is disappointed that she cannot take part in the queer community in Seattle.

She resents that she cannot tell her friends all of her secrets.

She is excited that no one thinks twice before referring to her as “Poppy” and “she/her.”

According to Buddhist tradition, Claude’s color is yellow. Why does Rosie think this is appropriate? (from Part III, Under Pants – An Ending)

Yellow has always been Claude’s favorite color because it is an alternative to blue and pink.

Rosie and Penn painted the nursery in Madison yellow because they did not know the sex of their children until each child was born, and Claude stayed in the nursery longer than any of his brothers.

Yellow represents optimism, and she hopes for a happy future for her child.

Rosie has already learned a lot about Buddhist symbols.

How does Aggie reconcile with Poppy at the Valentine’s Day dance? (from Part IV, Ever – After)

She acknowledges that their relationship has changed.

She assures Poppy that she embraces her transgender identity.

She tearfully tells Poppy that she regrets not speaking to her.

She says she still sees Poppy as a girl just like herself.

What is the outcome of the journaling exercise Mr. Tongo assigns Penn and Rosie after their first appointment with him? (from Part I, Maybe – Invention)

They realize that not only Claude, but also Rigel and Orion, mostly engage in female behavior.

They realize that it is futile to categorize male and female behaviors.

They categorize most of Claude’s behavior as female.

They are puzzled that Claude continues to exhibit mostly male behavior.

Why do Claude’s parents allow him to wear a pink bikini in public for the first time? (from Part I, Bedtime Story – Losers)

They are not worried about the community’s reaction.

They don’t want him to think that they are ashamed of him.

They don’t want to offend Carmelo, who bought him the bikini.

They have consulted Mr. Tongo, who counsels tolerance.