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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 "But Also, Jazz," what color is the door of Aunty Toni's apartment?

2. What color is the lizard that speaks to Kaziah in the service elevator?

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

4. What color shirt does Desmond wear to the Juice Box Squad concert?

5. When Keziah and a girl are taken to a room with a jigsaw puzzle, how long do they have to solve the puzzle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Grandpa Charlie tell Wes that he would like to be like him?

2. By Wednesday, how is Brandon struggling in "But Also, Jazz"?

3. What does Kel say about funerals in "But Also, Jazz"?

4. What are the Turkey Bowl rules?

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

6. What does Taye get CJ and Haru to do when everything closes down?

7. In "But Also, Jazz," what does Pastor Sweat want Brandon to do?

8. Where does CJ Walker find himself after he flies for 2.7 seconds?

9. What does West love doing?

10. Why is Grandpa Charlie like Superman to Wes?

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

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation in the stories in Black Boy Joy? What descriptive dialogue tags have authors used, especially in "The Gender Reveal"? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

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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