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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (pages 131 - 194).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tina see Vernesha do with their phone in frustration?
(a) Answer it.
(b) Throw it against the wall.
(c) Bury it.
(d) Toss it out the window.

2. What did Tariq and Tyrell do together before Tariq died?
(a) Studied math.
(b) Resisted joining the Kings.
(c) Stole beer.
(d) Went to jail.

3. What does Brick show especially to Sammy in Chapter 8?
(a) His new computer.
(b) His drug stash.
(c) His weapons cache.
(d) His new phone.

4. Why does Reverend Alabaster Sloan feel guilty after Tariq's death?
(a) He felt he should have told Tariq not to wear gang colors.
(b) He felt he should have taken Tariq's knives away.
(c) He felt he should have asked Tariq to come to church.
(d) He was praying for a tragedy to capitalize on.

5. Which child did Vernesha worry about the most?
(a) Noodle.
(b) Tina.
(c) Tyrell.
(d) Tariq.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the reporters mistakenly call Vernesha?

2. Who comes to see Jennica at work in Chapter 6?

3. Who in Tariq's household wants to watch the news coverage of his killing?

4. What does Steve Connors think about how his race has influenced his own life?

5. What is the girl's name who Melody volunteers with at the assisted living facility?

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