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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: A Different Kid, Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Matt states in Chapter 1: "Smile" that members of his family have lived in Plainfield for how many decades?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

2. Matt suggests in the text's introduction that homophobia is driven by the fear of losing what?
(a) Power.
(b) Money.
(c) Moral codes.
(d) Respect.

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

4. In which season of the year did Nanny buy sneakers for Matt's cousins and another type of shoe for him?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

5. About how many miles away from Manhattan is Matt's hometown of Plainfield?
(a) 350.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 150.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason why most gay athletes remain closeted, according to Matt?

2. Which period of the day did Matt spend with the boys before joining the girls for Double Dutch?

3. In which month does Black History Month take place?

4. With which American tradition does Matt find fault in the introduction, "Black. Queer. Here." (1)?

5. In which year did Matt's long moratorium on smiles end?

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