What event is considered a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
a) Stonewall Riots
b) Boston Tea Party
c) Women’s Suffrage Parade
d) Montgomery Bus Boycott
Answer: a) Stonewall Riots
Who is often credited with being a leader during the Stonewall Riots?
a) Harvey Milk
b) Marsha P. Johnson
c) Martin Luther King Jr.
d) Gloria Steinem
Answer: b) Marsha P. Johnson
In what year did the Stonewall Riots take place?
a) 1969
b) 1955
c) 1973
d) 1982
Answer: a) 1969
What was the first openly gay elected official in California?
a) Bayard Rustin
b) Larry Kramer
c) Harvey Milk
d) Audre Lorde
Answer: c) Harvey Milk
The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was related to which issue?
a) LGBTQ+ employment discrimination
b) LGBTQ+ adoption rights
c) LGBTQ+ military service
d) LGBTQ+ marriage equality
Answer: c) LGBTQ+ military service
Which president signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) into law?
a) Ronald Reagan
b) Bill Clinton
c) George W. Bush
d) Barack Obama
Answer: b) Bill Clinton
What did the Supreme Court case “Obergefell v. Hodges” legalize?
a) Interracial marriage
b) Abortion rights
c) Same-sex marriage
d) Segregation
Answer: c) Same-sex marriage
The AIDS epidemic in the 1980s led to increased activism around what issue?
a) Transgender rights
b) HIV/AIDS awareness and research
c) Conversion therapy
d) Immigration reform
Answer: b) HIV/AIDS awareness and research
Who is known for founding the ACT UP organization during the AIDS crisis?
a) Larry Kramer
b) RuPaul
c) Elton John
d) Ellen DeGeneres
Answer: a) Larry Kramer
The acronym LGBTQ+ stands for:
a) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning
b) Longevity, Gentleness, Bravery, Truth, Quietness
c) Love, Growth, Belonging, Togetherness, Quality
d) Light, Grace, Beauty, Truth, Quest
Answer: a) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning
The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act expanded hate crime laws to include which category?
a) Race
b) Religion
c) Sexual orientation and gender identity
d) National origin
Answer: c) Sexual orientation and gender identity
Which US president repealed the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy?
a) George W. Bush
b) Barack Obama
c) Donald Trump
d) Joe Biden
Answer: b) Barack Obama
The term “transgender” refers to:
a) A person’s sexual orientation
b) A person’s gender identity differing from their assigned sex at birth
c) A person’s political affiliation
d) A person’s marital status
Answer: b) A person’s gender identity differing from their assigned sex at birth
The “It Gets Better Project” aims to support:
a) Conversion therapy
b) LGBTQ+ youth facing bullying and discrimination
c) Heterosexual couples
d) Racial justice
Answer: b) LGBTQ+ youth facing bullying and discrimination
Who was a prominent transgender activist known for her role in the Compton’s Cafeteria riot?
a) Sylvia Rivera
b) Audre Lorde
c) Bayard Rustin
d) Larry Kramer
Answer: a) Sylvia Rivera
What did the Supreme Court case “Lawrence v. Texas” establish?
a) Marriage equality
b) LGBTQ+ workplace protections
c) The right to engage in same-sex sexual activity
d) LGBTQ+ adoption rights
Answer: c) The right to engage in same-sex sexual activity
Which US state was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
a) New York
b) California
c) Massachusetts
d) Vermont
Answer: c) Massachusetts
The acronym “LGBTQ+” has expanded over time. What does the “Q+” often represent?
a) Queer and questioning
b) Quiet and quizzical
c) Quirky and quick-witted
d) Quality and quantifiable
Answer: a) Queer and questioning
Who is known for writing the “The Celluloid Closet,” which explores LGBTQ+ representation in film?
a) RuPaul
b) Harvey Fierstein
c) Vito Russo
d) Ellen DeGeneres
Answer: c) Vito Russo
The “Lavender Scare” refers to:
a) A movement for LGBTQ+ rights in the 1950s
b) The fear and persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals during the Cold War era
c) A campaign against racial segregation
d) A campaign against nuclear weapons
Answer: b) The fear and persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals during the Cold War era
Who was a transgender activist and actress known for her role in the movie “Paris Is Burning”?
a) Laverne Cox
b) Janet Mock
c) Marsha P. Johnson
d) Dorian Corey
Answer: d) Dorian Corey
The “Homonationalism” concept critiques:
a) LGBTQ+ marriage equality
b) The intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and nationalism
c) Conversion therapy
d) The legalization of recreational drugs
Answer: b) The intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and nationalism
Which organization focused on supporting LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality in the courts?
a) PFLAG
b) HRC
c) NOW
d) ACLU
Answer: d) ACLU
What was the purpose of the “Day of Silence” event in schools?
a) To celebrate LGBTQ+ pride
b) To protest against LGBTQ+ rights
c) To raise awareness about LGBTQ+ discrimination and bullying
d) To commemorate LGBTQ+ historical figures
Answer: c) To raise awareness about LGBTQ+ discrimination and bullying
Who was an influential LGBTQ+ activist and drag queen known for her efforts in promoting LGBTQ+ rights?
a) Harvey Milk
b) Audre Lorde
c) Marsha P. Johnson
d) Bayard Rustin
Answer: c) Marsha P. Johnson
The “Compton’s Cafeteria Riot” occurred in which city?
a) New York City
b) Los Angeles
c) San Francisco
d) Chicago
Answer: c) San Francisco
What organization was founded to provide resources and support for LGBTQ+ students and teachers?
a) PFLAG
b) GLAAD
c) GLSEN
d) HRC
Answer: c) GLSEN
Who wrote the “Stone Butch Blues,” a novel highlighting the experiences of butch and transgender individuals?
a) Sylvia Rivera
b) Leslie Feinberg
c) Audre Lorde
d) RuPaul
Answer: b) Leslie Feinberg
Which LGBTQ+ civil rights leader was a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and played a key role in organizing the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
a) Bayard Rustin
b) Audre Lorde
c) Marsha P. Johnson
d) Larry Kramer
Answer: a) Bayard Rustin
What was the significance of the “Transgender Day of Remembrance”?
a) To celebrate transgender individuals’ accomplishments
b) To commemorate transgender individuals who lost their lives to violence
c) To promote transgender visibility
d) To protest against transgender discrimination
Answer: b) To commemorate transgender individuals who lost their lives to violence
The “Equality Act” aims to provide comprehensive protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in which area?
a) Healthcare
b) Employment
c) Education
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Who was the first openly transgender person to be elected to a state legislature in the United States?
a) Laverne Cox
b) Caitlyn Jenner
c) Danica Roem
d) Janet Mock
Answer: c) Danica Roem
The “Transgender Rights Are Human Rights” slogan emphasizes:
a) The importance of trans-exclusive spaces
b) The intersectionality of LGBTQ+ rights and human rights
c) The promotion of cisgender individuals’ rights
d) The exclusion of transgender individuals from society
Answer: b) The intersectionality of LGBTQ+ rights and human rights
The “Gay Liberation Front” (GLF) was formed after the:
a) Civil War
b) World War I
c) Stonewall Riots
d) Cold War
Answer: c) Stonewall Riots
Who was a prominent bisexual civil rights activist, known for her involvement in the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements?
a) Sylvia Rivera
b) Marsha P. Johnson
c) Brenda Howard
d) Audre Lorde
Answer: c) Brenda Howard
The “Transgender Day of Visibility” celebrates:
a) Transgender individuals who are not visible in society
b) The achievements and contributions of transgender individuals
c) The rights of cisgender individuals
d) Conversion therapy
Answer: b) The achievements and contributions of transgender individuals
Who was a lesbian civil rights activist and played a significant role in the feminist movement?
a) Sylvia Rivera
b) Marsha P. Johnson
c) Audre Lorde
d) Larry Kramer
Answer: c) Audre Lorde
The “Transgender Pride Flag” consists of which colors?
a) Pink and blue
b) Rainbow colors
c) Black and white
d) Blue, pink, and white
Answer: d) Blue, pink, and white
Who was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in the United States?
a) Bayard Rustin
b) Harvey Milk
c) Larry Kramer
d) Audre Lorde
Answer: b) Harvey Milk
The “Stonewall Inn” was primarily a:
a) Church
b) Bar and gathering place for LGBTQ+ individuals
c) Homeless shelter
d) University
Answer: b) Bar and gathering place for LGBTQ+ individuals
Who is a transgender actress known for her role in the TV series “Orange Is the New Black”?
a) Janet Mock
b) Laverne Cox
c) Caitlyn Jenner
d) RuPaul
Answer: b) Laverne Cox
Which act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton and prohibited employment discrimination based on sexual orientation in federal civilian employment?
a) Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
b) Civil Rights Act
c) Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Answer: a) Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
The “T” in LGBTQ+ stands for:
a) Tolerance
b) Tranquil
c) Transgender
d) Truth
Answer: c) Transgender
The “Bisexual Pride Flag” features which colors?
a) Pink, white, and blue
b) Black and brown
c) Rainbow colors
d) Blue and pink
Answer: a) Pink, white, and blue
Which landmark Supreme Court case struck down state bans on same-sex marriage, legalizing it across the United States?
a) Obergefell v. Hodges
b) Brown v. Board of Education
c) Roe v. Wade
d) Lawrence v. Texas
Answer: a) Obergefell v. Hodges
Which LGBTQ+ activist co-founded the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)?
a) Harvey Milk
b) Marsha P. Johnson
c) Vito Russo
d) Audre Lorde
Answer: c) Vito Russo
The “National Coming Out Day” is observed on:
a) October 11
b) June 28
c) December 1
d) May 17
Answer: a) October 11
Which organization was instrumental in fighting against the AIDS epidemic and supporting those affected?
a) PFLAG
b) HRC
c) ACT UP
d) GLSEN
Answer: c) ACT UP
Who is known for her pivotal role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and for “The Lavender Menace” protest at a feminist event?
a) Marsha P. Johnson
b) Audre Lorde
c) Brenda Howard
d) Betty Friedan
Answer: c) Brenda Howard
The term “Queer” has been reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as:
a) A derogatory term
b) An identity term representing a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities
c) A political movement
d) A religious affiliation
Answer: b) An identity term representing a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities
