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

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

3. With which of the following does Chapter 65: "Show Me" begin?
(a) “Today is our last track meet.”
(b) “When they hear I’m going to run, Angie and Maya both give me hugs.”
(c) “Lunch is wild.”
(d) “It’s hard to believe that my first year of junior high is almost over.”

4. Which color does Shayla note Isabella shows while sick?
(a) Mustard.
(b) Sepia.
(c) Sand castle.
(d) Flaxen.

5. With which of the following does Chapter 54: "Down" begin?
(a) “When I see Tyler in shop, I shove the armband I made for Julia into his sweaty hand.”
(b) “The next day I bring Isabella and Julia an armband.”
(c) “I’m hustling to English.”
(d) “There’s a knock on my door.”

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 41: "Later" begin?

2. What was the woman selling who was shot by two police officers?

3. With which of the following does Chapter 39: "Silent Protest" begin?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 70: "New Path" begin?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What comment prompts Shayla to violence?

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