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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. In "The Gender Reveal," why does Malcolm dad pick him and Janet up after school?

2. In "The Gender Reveal," what time does Malcolm's birthday party start?

3. How many singers beside DJ Amplified are in the Juice Box Squad?

4. What are the only type of puzzles that Keziah hates?

5. What sport does Malcolm play in "The Gender Reveal"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Keziah find himself after he gets on a service elevator?

2. What does Desmond wear to the Juice Box Squad and why?

3. Why does Kassius throw the Turkey Bowl?

4. How is the first birthday suit like that Malcolm sketched in "The Gender Reveal" different from the one he is making?

5. What does Janet say about Malcolm's fashion sense in "The Gender Reveal"?

6. What are the Turkey Bowl rules?

7. Why is Grandpa Charlie like Superman to Wes?

8. How do Keziah and Adanna get off the Stonehound?

9. How does everyone react when Malcolm does his gender reveal?

10. The last time that Maya got in trouble on page 208, what was her punishment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Slang is an informal way of speaking. How do characters use slang in the stories in Black Boy Joy? What does the use of slang reveal about the characters?

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