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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent Pop-Pop a message saying she liked the cologne he wore the other Sunday?

2. What coins does Mr. G give when they have to collect joy?

3. For the fight in the cafeteria, how many superheroes does Cornell need?

4. When the geometry teacher sends you to the principal in "First-Day Fly," what does the class do?

5. In "First-Day Fly," what is the name of the geometry teacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Fort run into on page 6?

2. What does Cornell's mother do for a living?

3. What are some facts Dylan wants to share about Dodos with his friend and his teacher?

4. What is the Between and what is it like?

5. What happens in the school cafeteria on Fridays?

6. In "First-Day Fly," how are sneakers prepared for the first day of school?

7. What is the Turner Middle School Baking Competition?

8. Who was Antoinette Robinson?

9. What cars are in the driveway when Cornell gets home, and what information do they provide him?

10. What does Dylan write about his mom and remebering her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Big Mac sets up a competition between his grandsons to be held after he dies in “The McCoy Game.” What is Big Mac’s goal for the competition?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe people in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe individuals, places, and things. Pick two or three chapters in Black Boy Joy and explain how imagery is used to help readers imagine the worlds characters inhabit.

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in in stories in Black Boy Joy to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

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