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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. With which of the following does Chapter 5: "Lockers & Lunch" begin?
(a) “Momma likes to pick me up after the long line of cars in the drop-off / pick-up zone has cleared out.”
(b) “I never knew metal had a smell, but it does.”
(c) “When we get home, I go straight to my room.”
(d) “As soon as Ms. Jacobs releases us, I show my way down the crowded hallway to my locker.”

2. Which degree is Shayla’s mother pursuing?
(a) Master's.
(b) Bachelor's.
(c) Doctorate.
(d) Associate's.

3. How many elementary schools send students to Emerson Junior High?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

4. Which of the following does Mr. Powell’s class treat?
(a) World War II.
(b) The Spanish-American War.
(c) The Hundred Years War.
(d) The War of 1812.

5. With which of the following does Chapter 10: "Caterpillars" begin?
(a) “For the first time I wish we had to run the mile in PE.”
(b) “I’m allergic to trouble.”
(c) “At lunch, Isabella, Julia, and I sit in our regular lunch spot.”
(d) “The next day in science, Mr. Levy gives us some free time.”

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following are Shayla’s mother’s friends compared?

2. What color are Shayla’s gym shorts?

3. As which of the following does Shayla note having dressed for Halloween?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 2: "Triangle Friends" begin?

5. What is Julia’s phone password?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Shayla receive about running hurdles when she first begins to train for them?

2. How are “‘old school’ parties” defined in the novel (141-42)?

3. How does Shayla define talking?

4. What reason does Coach West cite for arranging the preseason meet?

5. For what reason had Isabella absented herself from school?

6. Why does Shayla note liking to run?

7. How does Shayla note having met Yolanda?

8. What suspicion does Shayla have of Isabella lending her her top?

9. What reaction does Shayla’s mother have to her dressing up as a Black Panther for Halloween?

10. For what reason do the United Nations call themselves by that name?

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