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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. Of which of the following athletes does Hana have a poster in her room?
(a) Jackie Robinson.
(b) Muhammad Ali.
(c) Colin Kaepernick.
(d) Althea Gibson.

2. With which of the following does Chapter 54: "Down" begin?
(a) “There’s a knock on my door.”
(b) “I’m hustling to English.”
(c) “When I see Tyler in shop, I shove the armband I made for Julia into his sweaty hand.”
(d) “The next day I bring Isabella and Julia an armband.”

3. With which of the following does Chapter 52: "All Black" begin?
(a) “I’m hustling to English.”
(b) “In shop, Yolanda has her head down low over her circuit board.”
(c) “In science, Bernard notices my armband right off.”
(d) “The next day I bring Isabella and Julia an armband.”

4. What is served for dinner as Hana joins Regina to protest after the trial verdict?
(a) Navy beans and cornbread.
(b) Baked beans and roast beef.
(c) Soup beans and ham.
(d) Red beans and rice.

5. With which of the following does Chapter 55: "Friendships & Trash Cans" begin?
(a) “When I see Tyler in shop, I shove the armband I made for Julia into his sweaty hand.”
(b) “On Monday, in science, I give Bernard an armband.”
(c) “I’m hustling to English.”
(d) “There’s a knock on my door.”

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Shayla’s classmates calls out “blue lives matter”?

2. With which of the following does Chapter 70: "New Path" begin?

3. Of whom does Coach West note having been jealous?

4. During which period does Principal Trask announce a reminder about dress code?

5. In which of the following cities was the author born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What consequences does Shayla anticipate facing for students wearing armbands?

2. For what reason is Shayla made to apologize to Principal Trask?

3. How does Shayla describe the starting position enforced by using blocks on the track?

4. What comment prompts Shayla to violence?

5. Why does Isabella rebuke Shayla for thinking she would engage with Jace?

6. What commendation does Hana offer Shayla as she assists in her school protest?

7. To what does Shayla ascribe the prevalence of armbands at her school?

8. Why does Shayla muse on missing visiting Julia’s grandmother?

9. What is Shayla’s mother’s rule about dinner?

10. How does Shayla explain leading Tyler on to Isabella?

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