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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. In what leg of the relay does Shayla run?
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Final.
(d) Second.

2. With which of the following does Chapter 41: "Later" begin?
(a) “In English, Ms. Jacobs reminds us again to keep up with our eyeball journals.”
(b) “For some track events you use blocks.”
(c) “Tyler shows all of his little teeth at me in shop.”
(d) “The next day, when I go outside for break, I’m looking for Isabella.”

3. With which of the following does Chapter 62: "Take a Stand" begin?
(a) “In the morning, my palms are itching so bad, it’s hard to tie my armband on.”
(b) “Lunch is wild.”
(c) “In the morning, Hana hands me a bag.”
(d) “I thought those were against the rules.”

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 64: "Go Down Big" begin?

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

3. With which of the following does Chapter 38: "Spoonful of Sugar" begin?

4. To which of the following is Bernard compared?

5. Which accessory is proclaimed as contrary to dress codes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is Mr. Powell’s warning to Shayla?

7. How does Bernard improvise an armband?

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

9. What comment prompts Shayla to violence?

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

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