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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 46: "Dog Pile" begin?
(a) “Mr. Powell explained that world history is divided into two sections.”
(b) “I’m on my way to fifth period.”
(c) “Jace?”
(d) “I will fight all three of them.”

2. During which period does Principal Trask announce a reminder about dress code?
(a) Second.
(b) Third.
(c) First.
(d) Fourth.

3. In which event is Carmetta injured?
(a) The long jump.
(b) The 200.
(c) The pole vault.
(d) The 400.

4. With which of the following does Chapter 68: "Almost Over" begin?
(a) “The next day at lunch, I get a great idea.”
(b) “Isabella and I immediately stop laughing.”
(c) “That night, I pull out my eyeball journal.”
(d) “It’s hard to believe that my first year of junior high is almost over.”

5. Which teacher does Shayla note wears a black armband?
(a) Coach West.
(b) Mr. Klosner.
(c) Mr. Powell.
(d) Ms. Jacobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which school is the protest to which Hana invites Shayla?

2. With which of the following does Chapter 50: "The 405" begin?

3. Whom of the following does the author note was the first to call her a writer?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 69: "Hard Laughter" begin?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why, per Hana, do those in power quash protests?

3. Why does Shayla reject the premise of “blue lives matter”?

4. What challenge does Shayla’s mother put before Principal Trask?

5. What does Shayla note wanting for Christmas (194)?

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

7. What reasons does Shayla note for wanting a closer friendship with Yolanda?

8. Why does Shayla express disbelief at the trial verdict?

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

10. What reasons does Julia give for demurring from wearing a black armband when Shayla offers her one?

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