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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In which season of the year did Nanny buy sneakers for Matt's cousins and another type of shoe for him?
2. Matt states in Chapter 1: "Smile" that members of his family have lived in Plainfield for how many decades?
3. When Matt's cousins all bought sneakers on a shopping trip with Nanny, what did Matt buy instead?
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. Matt asserts that Black children in the United States drown at what rate, compared with white children?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was the first Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress?
2. For what reason does Matt state that he had two homes throughout his childhood?
3. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Matt and his brother Garrett loved living at Nanny's house during the week.
4. For what reason did Matt's Catholic school refuse to allow him to go by the name Matt?
5. What connection does Matt make between symbolism and danger in Chapter 6, "You Can't Swim in Cowboy Boots"?
6. According to Matt, what is the one thing that most effectively "denies queer people happiness" (73)?
7. What is the first sentence of Chapter 1: "Smile" and what is its intended purpose?
8. Discuss an instance when Matt makes fun of himself and discuss his purpose for doing so.
9. According to Matt, what is the main reason why most gay athletes remain closeted?
10. How did Matt learn how to swim?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay that discusses the symbolism of the cover art chosen for All Boys Aren't Blue.
Essay Topic 2
Examine Johnson’s use of characterization methods to portray himself within the narrative. What effects do these characterization methods have on the themes and messages inherent in All Boys Aren't Blue?
Essay Topic 3
Examine how Johnson goes about connecting personal experience with the arguments put forth within All Boys Aren't Blue. How does Johnson accomplish this goal and how does this goal relate to the overarching themes of the text?
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