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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jayjones get his nickname?
(a) From his father.
(b) From his mother.
(c) He made it up himself.
(d) From his ball t-shirt.

2. What is Neeka's mother like?
(a) Stern and unyielding.
(b) She is a drug addict.
(c) Overbearing but loving.
(d) She is an alcoholic.

3. How long have Neeka and the narrator known each other?
(a) Since they were babies.
(b) Six months.
(c) For two years.
(d) Four years.

4. In Chapter 1, to where does the narrator flashback?
(a) To the summer of 1995.
(b) To the winter of 1994.
(c) To the spring of 1993.
(d) To the summer of 1994.

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

6. About how old were the three girl friends when Tupac was shot?
(a) About fourteen.
(b) About ten.
(c) About twelve.
(d) About nine.

7. What school does Jayjones attend?
(a) Grady High School.
(b) He is out of school.
(c) Washington School for the Arts.
(d) Lincoln High.

8. What is the narrator's normal demeanor?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Rambunctious.
(c) Happy and outgoing.
(d) Quiet and reserved.

9. How many times was Tupac shot the first time he was shot?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

10. Why was Albert named as he was?
(a) He was born looking smart.
(b) He looked like he was going to be funny.
(c) He was very light skinned.
(d) He looked very athletic.

11. What do the three girls have with the jump rope?
(a) Stong arms.
(b) Skinned knees.
(c) Fights about turns.
(d) Instant rhythm.

12. What habit does the narrator pick up from D that her mother dislikes?
(a) Eating sweets before dinner.
(b) Talking about boys all the time.
(c) Listening to Tupac's music.
(d) Saying the word ain't.

13. How does the narrator feel when Jayjones tells her about pretty girls and eating?
(a) She thinks it is funny.
(b) Inferior.
(c) She feels angry.
(d) She dislikes Jayjones.

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

15. What is D's foster mother's name?
(a) Edna.
(b) Ida.
(c) Lottie.
(d) Flo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Tupac's mother when she was pregnant with him?

2. What shocks D's friends?

3. How does the day end in Chapter 1?

4. What is the narrator always doing?

5. On what day are Neeka and the narrator outside?

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