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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For whom is Neeka's brother Albert named?
(a) Albert Schweitzer.
(b) Albert Einstein.
(c) Albert Louis-Jean.
(d) Albert Brooks.

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

4. Of what does Jayjones accuse Neeka?
(a) Of wanting him to become too white.
(b) Of doing something that made the cop bother him.
(c) Of sounding like their mother.
(d) Of wanting him to be someone he is not.

5. What does D say is the reason she came to the block where Neeka and the narrator are?
(a) It is no gang territory.
(b) The pretty trees.
(c) Her aunt lives there.
(d) That was as far as her money would take her on the bus.

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

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

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

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

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

11. How did Tupac feel about his mother?
(a) He was indifferent to her.
(b) He loved her very much.
(c) He didn't respect her.
(d) He hated her.

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

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

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

15. What makes the narrator jealous of D?
(a) Neeka's other brother walks D to the bus stop.
(b) D has a new dress.
(c) Jayjones walks her to the bus stop.
(d) Jayjones asks her to the movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Neeka's mother like?

2. Why have several colleges contacted Jayjones?

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

4. Why is Tash in jail?

5. What did confused people label Albert's namesake according to the narrator?

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