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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 37: "BD / AD" begin?
(a) “Mr. Powell explained that world history is divided into two sections.”
(b) “When we get outside, there’s a large group of people chanting and holding up signs.”
(c) “Hey, Shayla!”
(d) “Being away from school and not having my cell phone, I feel like I’ve fallen right out of the world.”

2. Whom of the following is the latest to be noted in the acknowledgments?
(a) Nic Stone.
(b) Jenn Kompos.
(c) Nikki Grimes.
(d) Brenda Bowen.

3. With which of the following does Chapter 69: "Hard Laughter" begin?
(a) “That night, I pull out my eyeball journal.”
(b) “Isabella and I immediately stop laughing.”
(c) “Momma is rubbing coconut oil into my hair.”
(d) “The next day at lunch, I get a great idea.”

4. To which of the following does Shayla compare the feeling of her sister’s pride?
(a) Honey.
(b) Date syrup.
(c) Molasses.
(d) Maple syrup.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following oceans does Shayla perceive between her and Julia?

3. What is the vehicle of Richard’s metaphor about the unfairness of the world?

4. Which of the following does Shayla note as a “real” problem while writing in her eyeball journal?

5. To which of the following does Shayla compare Alvin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Coach West dressed when she greets Shayla at the mall?

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

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

7. How does Shayla explain her lack of contact with her friends over the winter break?

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

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

10. Why does Shayla tell Bernard to take off his improvised armband?

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