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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bothers Jason about his intimate relationship with Debra, as he expresses in Chapter 4?
(a) She seems overly interested.
(b) He always makes the moves.
(c) She never seems interested.
(d) He is not attracted to her.

2. What makes Jason think he might be gay, or possibly bisexual?
(a) Fear of intimacy with his girlfriend.
(b) Dreams about naked men.
(c) An attraction to Nelson.
(d) Thoughts of Kyle.

3. What kind of music does Kyle play for Jason during their tutoring session?
(a) Bands featuring local high school students.
(b) Rap music.
(c) Punk music.
(d) Bands featuring all gay members.

4. What overwhelming emotion does Kyle's mother admit to feeling in the aftermath of learning about his sexuality?
(a) Disappointment.
(b) Embarassment.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Fear.

5. What does Kyle knock over while trying to help Jason that draws attention to them?
(a) Chairs.
(b) Drinks.
(c) A podium.
(d) China.

6. What is Nelson searching for as his mother rushes him to get to school in Chapter 6?
(a) His camera.
(b) His favorite shirt.
(c) His cellphone.
(d) His books.

7. Why is Nelson unhappy with his appearance?
(a) He dislikes the color of his eyes.
(b) He thinks his looks are causing the bullying at school.
(c) He thinks he is boring.
(d) He wants to attract women.

8. What is the nature of the hotline Jason calls over the summer?
(a) A hotline to help teens deal with issues concerning their sexuality.
(b) A hotline to help teens with financial problems.
(c) A hotline to help teens who are suicidal.
(d) A hotline to help teens whose parents are alcholics.

9. How long have Debra and Jason been dating as mentioned by Debra in Chapter 7?
(a) Three months.
(b) A year.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three years.

10. Why does Jason want to have intimate relations with his girlfriend?
(a) To make her love him.
(b) To prove something to her.
(c) To help him feel normal.
(d) To relieve his stress.

11. What special treat does Kyle do for his parents after school in Chapter 8?
(a) Washes the family car.
(b) Gives the family pet a bath.
(c) Cleans the whole house.
(d) Makes dinner.

12. What color dress does Debra wear to the dance in Chapter 7?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Green.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

13. Who is Debra?
(a) Jason's cousin.
(b) Jason's girlfriend.
(c) Jason's mother.
(d) Jason's sister.

14. What is the point of view of the novel?
(a) Second person.
(b) First person omniscient.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) First person.

15. What color does Nelson dye his hair?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what subject does Kyle offer to tutor Jason in Chapter 5?

2. Why does Nelson get angry with Kyle in Chapter 3?

3. What nickname do the kids at school have for Nelson?

4. What are Jason's parents fighting about when Jason comes home in Chapter 10?

5. Who does Nelson turn to when he is angry with Kyle in Chapter 6?

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