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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Neeka complain?
(a) Her brother doing something to get in prison.
(b) Her mother making her come with them.
(c) The way her mother pays more attention to her brothers.
(d) Her noisy family.

2. Why does the narrator's mother question her about D?
(a) To find out if D is homeless.
(b) To make certain that D has enough food.
(c) To ensure she is not the wrong type of person for her daughter to know.
(d) To find out if D is a classmate.

3. What is the name of the game Neeka wants to play with a jump rope?
(a) In Two, Out One.
(b) Double Dutch.
(c) Seven jump spin.
(d) London Bridge.

4. Who hassles Jayjones?
(a) The mall security guard.
(b) Some older boys.
(c) A cop.
(d) A janitor.

5. What is it about the East Side train that makes the narrator and Neeka's family uneasy?
(a) The tracks are really rough.
(b) The train is full of white people.
(c) Not knowing exactly where they are supposed to get off.
(d) The train is swaying and making them a little seasick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does D learn that the court system has done?

3. What does Jayjones bring home for the three girls to eat?

4. How many sets of twins does Neeka's family have?

5. About what does Neeka tease D when D returns in a few days with a jump rope?

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