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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nivia starts creating her piece for the competition, how much time does she have before the deadline?
(a) 11 hours.
(b) 16 hours.
(c) Less than 12 hours.
(d) About 18 hours.

2. How old is Raven in "Half a Moon"?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 14.

3. What do Joni's parents do for a living in "Oreo"?
(a) Her mom is an architect and her dad is an attorney.
(b) Her mom is a college professor and her dad is an architect.
(c) Her mom is a surgeon and her dad is an engineer.
(d) Her mom is an attorney and her father is an orthodontist.

4. What type of shoes did Cam's cousin talk him into buying?
(a) Air Jordans.
(b) Nike.
(c) Vans.
(d) Adidas.

5. In "Out of the Silence," what instrument does Cassie play?
(a) Cornet.
(b) Saxophone.
(c) Flute.
(d) Clarinet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Cam's conversation with Jessica does Myron find him and they leave the party?

2. Who thinks he wants a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in "The Ingredients"?

3. What pool do Jamal, Big Boy, Flaco, and Randy hang out in in "The Ingredients"?

4. Who nearly gets hit by a car in "The Ingredients" when the boys are talking about sandwiches?

5. How old are the campers at Oak Creek Campground Raven is working with on her spring break?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Brooke, and how do she and Raven bond at camp?

2. What does DeMarcus wear in "Black.Nerd. Problems."?

3. What do Jamal, Big Boy, Flaco, and Randy talk about when they walk home from the pool, and what do they eat when they get to Flaco's house?

4. Where does Cam spend his summers?

5. What does summertime in Brooklyn mean in "The Ingredients"?

6. What does Raven remember about being seven?

7. Who claims Nivia's work with Broken Reflections as her own and why?

8. Why is Cam looking forward to seeing Jessica Booker when he comes to her grandmother's for the summer?

9. Where was Ibi Zoboi born and what is her country known for?

10. What conversation do Joni and Junior have in "Oreo"?

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