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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. How old is Malcolm going to be on his birthday in "The Gender Reveal"?

2. In "Five Thousand Light-Years to Home," where are Keziah and his parents moving?

3. In "But Also, Jazz," how many funeral have there been since the start of June?

4. In "The Gender Reveal," what colors are in the pattern Malcolm is using for his suit?

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 did Roosevelt agree to go to Juice Box Squad with Desmond?

2. Why is Grandpa Charlie like Superman to Wes?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What are the Turkey Bowl rules?

9. Why does Mr. G think Fort will learn about the Between quickly?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Black Boy Joy is a collection of stories. Pick three stories from the novel and explain what the genre is for each story.

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