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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. In which era of life was Matt when he and his brother Garrett went to summer camp?
(a) Toddler.
(b) Teen.
(c) Preteen.
(d) Kindergartener.

2. In which state is Matt's hometown of Plainfield located?
(a) Maine.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Utah.

3. Which member of Matt's family is central to the photograph presented at the end of Chapter 6: "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His uncle.

4. During how many years of high school did Matt run track?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. At the end of Chapter 2: "Identity," Matt instructs all "Black boys" (51) to take which action?
(a) Think.
(b) Smile.
(c) Scream.
(d) Act.

Short Answer Questions

1. Matt suggests in the text's introduction that homophobia is driven by the fear of losing what?

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

3. What kind of person in Matt's life was Todd, the boy who warned him that there were rumors swirling about his sexuality as a result of his decision to jump rope?

4. How old was Matt when he was instructed to stop using the term "honeychild" (52)?

5. On which Black figure did Matt focus for a project during elementary school?

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