Exploring Identity and Acceptance Quiz

Which of the following terms best describes a person who is attracted to people of the same gender? If you want to learn more, read this book: *Heartstopper* by Alice Oseman.

• Transgender

• Gay

• Nonbinary

• Neurodivergent

A toxic relationship is when someone tells you are paranoid or over anxious when asking about feelings and meeting expectations. True or False? If you want to learn more, read this book: *Laura Dean keeps breaking up with me* by Mariko Tamaki.

• True

• False

People can choose to be gay. True or false> If you want to learn more about the challenges of being gay, read this book: *They Both Die in the End* by Adam Silvera.

• False, scientific evidence says it is not a choice.

• True, people can decide what they want to be

A person who does not identify strictly as male or female may use which of the following terms? If you want to learn more, read this book: *Messy Roots* by Laura Gao.

• Lesbian

• Nonbinary

• Gay

• Dyslexic

Which of the following is an example of neurodiversity? If you want to learn more, read this book: *Tillie in Technicolor* by Mazey Eddings.

• Being attracted to more than one gender

• Having ADHD

• Using they/them pronouns

• Being an ally

Homophobia is specifically characterized by: If you want to learn more, read this book: *The Sun and Stars* by Rick Riordan.

• A general dislike of all sexual minorities.

• Irrational fear, aversion, or hatred directed at homosexual people or homosexuality.

• Discrimination based on gender identity.

• The belief that all people should be heterosexual.

What is the meaning of the term "prejudice"? If you want to learn more, read this book: *The Henna Wars* by Adiba Jaigirdar.

• A positive attitude towards everyone

• Judging someone before knowing them, often based on stereotypes

• Celebrating diversity

• Being open-minded

Which of the following is NOT a sexual orientation? If you want to learn more, read this book: *The Gravity of Us* by Phil Stamper.

• Lesbian

• Gay

• Dyslexic

• Bisexual

Which of the following best describes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? If you want to learn more, read this book: *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time* by Mark Haddon.

• A mental illness that can be cured with medication.

• A contagious disease.

• A developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication and behaviour.

• A learning condition that affects performance.

What does it mean to be "open-minded"? If you want to learn more, read this book: *The Perks of Being a Wallflower* by Stephen Chbosky.

• Only accepting people who are similar to you

• Willing to consider new ideas and respect differences

• Ignoring other people's feelings

• Believing stereotypes