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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the narrator and Neeka feel about D?
(a) Very fond.
(b) Don't like her.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Snobbish towards her.

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

3. 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) To indicate he is gay.
(d) He likes to dress in female clothing but he dates women.

4. What does Brenda do with her baby in a song?
(a) Raises it by herself.
(b) Throws it in the garbage can.
(c) Gives it up for adoption.
(d) Lets the father take it.

5. For what is Jayjones known?
(a) Being a straight A student.
(b) Playing basketball.
(c) Playing football.
(d) Having a car.

6. To what famous group did Tupac's mother belong?
(a) Students for a Democractic Society.
(b) The Hell's Angels.
(c) The Black Panthers.
(d) The Bloods.

7. In Chapter 1, what are the girls doing in the beginning of the chapter?
(a) Watching gangs fight on the street.
(b) Watching a basketball game.
(c) Listening to the radio.
(d) Watching music videos.

8. Of what is the rapper Tupac accused?
(a) Killing a taxi driver accidentally.
(b) Income tax evasion.
(c) Obscene lyrics.
(d) Sexually abusing a young woman.

9. When was the first time Tupac was shot?
(a) October, 1993.
(b) December, 1995.
(c) August, 1992.
(d) November, 1994.

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

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

12. What is the narrator always doing?
(a) Drawing pictures.
(b) Talking on the phone.
(c) Playing basketball.
(d) Reading.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Jayjones been exercising?

2. What is D allowed to do during the day?

3. What do Neeka and the narrator decide?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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