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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 48: "Fight!" begin?
(a) “Mr. Powell explained that world history is divided into two sections.”
(b) “I will fight all three of them.”
(c) “Hey, Shayla!”
(d) “When we get outside, there’s a large group of people chanting and holding up signs.”

2. Whom of the following does the author note was the first to call her a writer?
(a) Angie Thomas.
(b) Jason Reynolds.
(c) Nikki Grimes.
(d) Mamasita Baunita.

3. To which of the following does Shayla compare Alvin?
(a) Chicken wing.
(b) Drumstick.
(c) Hamburger.
(d) Hot dog.

4. With which of the following does Chapter 64: "Go Down Big" begin?
(a) “In the morning, Hana hands me a bag.”
(b) “Lunch is wild.”
(c) “Today is our last track meet.”
(d) “When they hear I’m going to run, Angie and Maya both give me hugs.”

5. After which period does Tyler ask Shayla about their romantic prospects?
(a) Fourth.
(b) First.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom of the following does the author note is her agent?

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

3. As which of the following does Natalie describe Shayla?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 42: "As If" begin?

5. With which of the following does Chapter 57: "Everyone Hates Us" begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bernard improvise an armband?

3. How does the novel define “dog-piling” (248)?

4. What demand does Principal Trask make of Shayla that she refuses?

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

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

7. Shayla notes that Ms. Jacobs had offered to skip any portions of the eyeball journal paper-clipped together. What passage, if any, does Shayla opt to clip?

8. How does Shayla’s track team commemorate its victory?

9. What reason does Bernard give for having defended Alex?

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

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