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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. When Cornell comes home from school, what is the name of the girl Carter is studying with on page 20?

2. When was the last confirmed sighting of a dodo?

3. How high is Mr. G's cracked jar on page 7?

4. At Big Mac's funeral, what color envelopes were Dre and Jamal handed?

5. In "First-Day Fly," who stepped on your foot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Noah Nguyen?

2. How does Dylan compare his sister Tabitha to a Nodosaurus or a Stegosaurus?

3. What happens in the school cafeteria on Fridays?

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

5. What do the Trilarkians look like?

6. What is the Turner Middle School Baking Competition?

7. What does Ms. Wallace tell Rod that his parents do and where they are?

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

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

10. What does Mbalia do when he is happy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wes in “Epic Venture,” has a close relationship with his grandfather. What does Coles reveal about the importance of intergenerational relationships in the story?

Essay Topic 2

The term “Black Boy Joy” was coined by Danielle Young in 2016. What is Black Boy Joy and why is it important?

Essay Topic 3

Cornell relies on his family members to help him with a project in “There’s Going to be a Fight in the Cafeteria on Friday and You Better Not Bring Batman.” What is revealed about family dynamics through the family’s interactions with one another?

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