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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Neeka and the narrator quit what they are doing?
(a) Neeka's mother calls her home.
(b) The ice cream truck pulls up.
(c) Neeka has to change her baby brother's diaper.
(d) The kids won't listen to them.

2. What does D say is the reason she came to the block where Neeka and the narrator are?
(a) That was as far as her money would take her on the bus.
(b) Her aunt lives there.
(c) The pretty trees.
(d) It is no gang territory.

3. What does Mama ask about D and her family?
(a) If they go to church.
(b) If they are wealthy.
(c) If they know Jesus.
(d) Where they came from and what they are like.

4. What does D think one needs to find in life?
(a) A kind boyfriend.
(b) A big purpose.
(c) A lot of friends.
(d) A way to get around the system.

5. What is one thing Jayjones says black people cannot do?
(a) Attend church in peace.
(b) Walk too fast.
(c) Look at a cop in the eyes.
(d) Sing in public.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children are in Neeka's family?

2. Why might the boys like D better than Neeka or the narrator?

3. For whom is Neeka's brother Albert named?

4. What racial heritage is D?

5. What does Neeka fear?

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