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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day are Neeka and the narrator outside?
(a) The day after Thanksgiving.
(b) Easter Sunday.
(c) Friday before Thanksgiving.
(d) Thanksgiving Day.

2. What shocks D's friends?
(a) To learn she is so impoverished.
(b) That she doesn't care that Tupac is shot.
(c) That she is leaving the city.
(d) That she swears at the white policeman.

3. According to the narrator what kind of clothes does D wear?
(a) Odd ones.
(b) The height of fashion.
(c) Raggedy ones.
(d) Bright ones.

4. About what does Neeka tease D when D returns in a few days with a jump rope?
(a) About being an only child.
(b) About having a lot of brothers.
(c) About hanging out with the narrator.
(d) About liking her only so she can jump rope.

5. Why does the narrator call Neeka's second brother a queen?
(a) Because it makes him angry and he is fun to tease.
(b) He waves at cars like he is the Queen of England.
(c) He likes to dress in female clothing but he dates women.
(d) To indicate he is gay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives with swollen eyes from crying?

2. How did Jayjones get his nickname?

3. Why does D obey her foster mother?

4. Why is Tash in jail?

5. How long have Neeka and the narrator known each other?

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