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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the time Jamel leaves prison, how many rap lyrics has he mailed to Tisha for safekeeping?
(a) Over 500.
(b) 100.
(c) 300.
(d) 50.

2. What went missing from Elaine's pocket in Chapter 37?
(a) Cell phone.
(b) Cash.
(c) Paycheck.
(d) Checkbook.

3. Who is the new parole officer that upsets Jamel so much in Chapter 36?
(a) Mrs. Martinez.
(b) Mr. Arthur.
(c) Mr. King.
(d) Miss Russell.

4. Who predicts that Jamel is "going to dig his own hole?"
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Elaine.
(c) Satara.
(d) Apache.

5. In Chapter 38, what call that Elaine had been dreading finally came?
(a) Call that Danae had been kicked out of school.
(b) Call that Jamel had been arrested.
(c) Call that she was fired.
(d) Call that Sabrina was dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 41, where is the sign with "Waiting Area Rules" located?

2. How long does it take Elaine to get her own apartment?

3. Who is flipping pancakes at the beginning of Chapter 34?

4. Who experiences cuff therapy in Chapter 41?

5. How much did Elaine bring home from her job every two weeks before her demotion in Chapter 37?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain "cuff therapy."

2. When Jamel ends up in the hospital with a hurt leg and neck, how does he explain it to his mother?

3. After years of not seeing each other, Elaine doesn't greet Nate in the same way as his fantasy. Why?

4. What is Jamel's ambition in Part 4, and how has he prepared for it?

5. Why does Elaine go to the anti-drug law rallies once she is out of prison?

6. When Elaine realizes that a family member stole money from her, she does nothing. Why is that?

7. What is Donna Charles' situation upon leaving prison?

8. Describe the living room of Apartment 13B from Chapter 40.

9. What type of programs does Jamel participate in as required by his parole officer?

10. Why is Jamel upset with his new parole officer in Chapter 36?

(see the answer keys)

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