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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sasha's class have to evacuate from their camping trip?

2. Who is Sasha's best friend starting in fifth grade?

3. In 2012, how many people were killed in Oakland?

4. What is the meaning of the word androgynous?

5. Who is Richard's brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Richard say he wants Kaprice to become friends with his mother?

2. How does Lil' Jerry die and what does his story teach Kaprice?

3. Why does Kaprice gently refuse to let Richard call her mom?

4. What surprises Kaprice about Richard's request to join her program?

5. What does Sasha's reaction to Samantha's revelation that she might be transgender mean to Samantha?

6. What does Kaprice mean to the students she helps?

7. What was the main point of the Index Card Game?

8. What does Sasha convince Karl to change about his kindergarten classroom?

9. Why was Debbie angry about Sasha's refusal to use the bathroom at the gas station in Part I?

10. How does Richard meet Kaprice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley decide to prosecute Richard as an adult? Do you think this decision was fair to Richard? Write an essay explaining why or why not, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the challenges and setbacks in Richard's early life that he struggled with that led up to his actions on the 57 Bus? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Richard's attack on Sasha affect Sasha's life one year after the event? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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