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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. In Chapter 14 McCall makes the college honor roll with what grade point average?
(a) 4.0
(b) 3.0
(c) 3.85
(d) 3.5

2. In Part I of the book, what is the name of the girl who teaches McCall that dancing can be fun?
(a) Valerie.
(b) Debbie.
(c) Liz.
(d) Denise.

3. After McCall does what the college tells him to do in Chapter 23, McCall ____ a year's tuition.
(a) Pays.
(b) Gets waived.
(c) Borrows.
(d) Wins.

4. In Chapter 22, McCall comes to realize that many blacks feel education has nothing to do with them so they do what?
(a) Challenge the system.
(b) Act out in school.
(c) Drop out of public school.
(d) Commit crimes.

5. After losing his job, McCall is soon looking for opportunities to do what?
(a) Help at home.
(b) Date.
(c) Work.
(d) Steal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, McCall looks at what movie/show and how it affects young black men?

2. How old is McCall when the parents of his former girlfriend want him to testify about her assault?

3. In Chapter 11, as McCall's successful criminal activities increase, the youngsters in his neighborhood ____ him.

4. Because his parents can not afford anything different, McCall chooses to go to what college?

5. At St. Brides, McCall is near his home and can have more what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does McCall respond after going to a party in a hostile neighborhood unarmed with his friends and losing one of their own after fleeing shots from rival group?

2. Why do McCall and his stepfather clash about work in Chapter 10?

3. Early in Part I of the book, McCall presents his "understanding" about white people which is what?

4. Why is McCall relieved when he is realizes he will have to serve at least 18 months in jail of his sentence of several years for robbing McDonald's?

5. What does McCall realize about his life after Moses Battle teaches him how to play chess in Chapter 17?

6. In Part I, McCall describes the power he gets from having a gun. How does this affect him?

7. In Part I, why does McCall envy the dirty white children running around in a restaurant?

8. In Part I of the book, why does McCall think a junior high school was built near the black housing development?

9. When several of McCall's friends decide to drop out of school, why does McCall stay in school?

10. McCall's relationship with Elisabeth Miller keeps him off the streets but raises a different issue. Explain.

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