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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 what does the main text of the novel conclude?
(a) “I went through a lot this year.”
(b) “Maybe Emerson was right when he talked about learning through suffering.”
(c) “I may not have changed much, but I sure learned something important.”
(d) “Some things are worth the trouble. For real.”

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

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

4. With which of the following does Chapter 67: "Stick" begin?
(a) “The next day at lunch, I get a great idea.”
(b) “It’s hard to believe that my first year of junior high is almost over.”
(c) “Isabella and I immediately stop laughing.”
(d) “When they hear I’m going to run, Angie and Maya both give me hugs.”

5. With which of the following does Chapter 49: "No Justice, No Peace" begin?
(a) “Nobody is trying to fight me.”
(b) “In the morning I knock on Hana’s door.”
(c) “Where did Hana go?”
(d) “In science, Bernard notices my armband right off.”

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 68: "Almost Over" begin?

2. With which of the following does Chapter 51: "Woke" begin?

3. With what does Principal Trask threaten Shayla?

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

5. About whom does Jace ask Shayla?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What comment prompts Shayla to violence?

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

7. What concern does Hana cite in making her choice of college to attend?

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

9. How does Bernard improvise an armband?

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

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