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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction: "Black. Queer. Here." and Act One: A Different Kid, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Matt states that Nanny still retained her Southern accent even after living elsewhere for how many years?
(a) 5.
(b) 25.
(c) 35.
(d) 15.

2. Fighting for which part of his identity has always been difficult for Matt?
(a) His blackness.
(b) His youth.
(c) His maleness.
(d) His queerness.

3. What legal first name is stated on Matt's birth certificate?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Royce.
(c) Jamal.
(d) George.

4. In which state was Nanny's birthplace of Spartanburg located?
(a) Alabama.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Florida.
(d) Georgia.

5. How old was Matt when he was instructed to stop using the term "honeychild" (52)?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which members of Matt's family did he always walk home from school before he was old enough to walk on his own?

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

3. Matt claims that the entire length of his hometown takes about how many minutes to drive?

4. At the end of Chapter 2: "Identity," Matt instructs all "Black boys" (51) to take which action?

5. How many times was Matt struck before he was able to fight back against his attackers?

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