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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does D feel about her mother?
(a) She admires her.
(b) She doesn't know her mother.
(c) She has no feelings about her.
(d) She hates her.

4. What does Jayjones tell D about pretty girls and eating?
(a) Eating fish makes pretty girls even better looking.
(b) Pretty girls eat wings.
(c) Pretty girls eat sandwiches.
(d) Pretty girls don't like fries.

5. About what is the newspaper article that Mama is reading?
(a) About the inequality of the races in college success.
(b) Of the hisher rent limits being considered.
(c) Tupac's trial.
(d) A new set of posh condos being built down the street.

6. How does the day end in Chapter 1?
(a) Neeka hurting her ankle.
(b) D teasing Neeka's older brother.
(c) The narrator having dinner with her mother.
(d) D returning home.

7. How did the narrator see Tupac?
(a) As a hero and survivor.
(b) As a truly great ball player.
(c) As a violent gang member.
(d) As someone who wrote hateful songs.

8. For what does D envy Neeka?
(a) Her good looks.
(b) Her close, loving family.
(c) Her intelligence and good grades.
(d) Her athletic ability.

9. Why have the narrator and Neeka not gone to visit D at her house?
(a) They don't have money for the bus.
(b) D won't let them see where she lives.
(c) They aren't allowed to leave the block.
(d) They have never wanted to visit D.

10. Why do Neeka and the narrator quit what they are doing?
(a) The kids won't listen to them.
(b) Neeka has to change her baby brother's diaper.
(c) Neeka's mother calls her home.
(d) The ice cream truck pulls up.

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

12. What did Tupac do while he was in jail?
(a) Play basketball for the prison team.
(b) Write a book.
(c) Release an album.
(d) Get a college degree.

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

14. What does Tupac's death force the narrator to consider?
(a) D's bad choices.
(b) D's influence on her life.
(c) How wonderful life is.
(d) Whether guns should be outlawed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where has Jayjones been exercising?

3. Of what does Jayjones accuse Neeka?

4. Why does the narrator call Neeka's second brother a queen?

5. In what movie does Tupac play a starring role?

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