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1. In "The Initiation of Tuan" (pages 1 - 4), what does Broome find familiar about Tuan and his father?

In "The Initiation of Tuan" (pages 1 - 4), Broome finds familiarity in the way that Tuan's father first ignores him and then is fairly gruff with him on the bus. Broome's own father behaved in similar ways.

2. What does Corey tell Broome about what Black boys must do in the section "Colder"?

In the section "Colder," Corey tells Broome that Black boys must always demonstrate to others that they are the toughest of all.

3. Why does Broome's father like Corey so much in the section titled "Colder"?

In the section "Colder," Broome's father likes Corey so much because Corey is very masculine and alpha, whereas Broome himself is more reserved and effeminate.

4. Why does Corey want Broome to have sex with a girl in front of other boys in the section "Colder"?

Corey wants Broome to have sex with a girl in front of other boys in the section "Colder" to prove to the other boys that Broome is actually masculine and tough.

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