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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. Why does Jayjones think black people have been falsely imprisoned?
(a) They can't afford good lawyers.
(b) He does not know why.
(c) They are not given fair trials because the system is too overloaded.
(d) Racism.

2. Who is Daneeka Lucy Jones?
(a) Neeka.
(b) Neeka's sister-in-law.
(c) The narrator's sister-in-law.
(d) The narrator.

3. What does the narrator say is the loudest sound in the world?
(a) The sound of a mother crying for her imprisoned son.
(b) The sound of the silence while waiting to be called in to see Tash.
(c) The sound of a grown man crying from abuse in prison.
(d) The soft sound of prison gates locking.

4. Why is the narrator hesitant about D's request?
(a) She knows her mother does not like D and would not invite her to dinner.
(b) She doesn't have the subway fare.
(c) She is supposed to babysit.
(d) She is not allowed to do what D asks.

5. What does Neeka think Jayjones should do?
(a) Join the Army.
(b) Join the Marines.
(c) Work hard at his basketball.
(d) Give up basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tash's recklessness get him in trouble?

2. What is the narrator's normal demeanor?

3. Where does D tell them they are going?

4. How did the narrator see Tupac?

5. What is the name of the game Neeka wants to play with a jump rope?

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