Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development - Alexandria City ...

“What if I’m Gay?” Quiz Name:
1. At first, many viewers think Alan (the “late bloomer”) is the gay teen of the title rather than Todd.
Todd’s Dad says his high school classmate was the “last person you’d ever suspect.” Why do people
think they can identify who is or is not gay?
2. Todd’s Dad says people “teased and taunted him…back then you had to do those things so people
wouldn’t think you were just like him…the guy lost his friends just because no one dared to be seen
with him.” Have things changed? Explain.
3. Why does Alan remain friends with Todd once he finds out Todd is gay?
4. Why does Debra become concerned that there is something wrong with HER when she finds out Todd is
gay?
5. Why is Kirk so threatened by Todd? Why does he tell others about Todd?
6. When Alan tells Nancy that Todd is gay, she says, “The world is made up of
different kinds of people. Some of us aren’t afraid of those differences.” What is she saying?
7. Todd says that “life is going to be hard” for him now. Why? Do you think it is a
good idea for people do be openly gay?
8. Todd says, “Who I am is a human being, with feelings and ambitions and desires
Like everyone else.” What is he saying about sexual orientation?
9. Psychologists say that many people do not reach maturation until their 20’s. Is it
possible that Todd is premature in his labeling of his sexual orientation?
10. Alan says, “No one can really be happy with himself unless he feels free to be himself.” What does he
mean? Do you agree?
Adolescence Unit 23