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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two: Family.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The incident involving Matt's use of the word "honeychild" (52) taught him that what location was the only safe place for him to be himself?
(a) At Nanny's house.
(b) At school.
(c) In his imagination.
(d) At his parents' house.

2. How old was Matt when he was first exposed to trauma?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 13.

3. How many other boys jumped rope with the girls at the time when Matt joined the group?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

4. Matt states that ultimately, caring for older human beings is truly a what?
(a) Blessing.
(b) Destiny.
(c) Chore.
(d) Calling.

5. What is the reason why most gay athletes remain closeted, according to Matt?
(a) Fear.
(b) Money.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Homophobia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What legal first name is stated on Matt's birth certificate?

2. Matt states that the recent birth of whose first son has affected his life and the life of the baby's father?

3. What term does Matt use to describe the ways in which he moved back and forth between different groups in his school-age years?

4. It is asserted within the introduction entitled "Black. Queer. Here." that society presents children with how many different paths from which to choose?

5. The photograph included at the end of Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots" depicts Matt's family member being sworn in as which rank of police officer?

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