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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. What class did Cassie and Tessa have in "Out of the Silence"?
(a) Gym.
(b) French.
(c) History.
(d) Chemistry.

2. When was Linton McCants shot by the police?
(a) February.
(b) January.
(c) December.
(d) November.

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

4. Where was Ibi Zoboi born?
(a) Grenada.
(b) Haiti.
(c) Dominican Republic.
(d) Jamaica.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house do Jamal, Big Boy, Flaco, and Randy always go to hang out in "The Ingredients"?

2. Where does Dayshia Banks work?

3. In "Out of the Silence," when did Tessa die?

4. In "The Ingredient," what was stuck to Big Boy's head when he came up from the water at the pool?

5. In "Oreo," from what college does Joni receive an acceptance letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Jamal, Big Boy, Flaco, and Randy never shower after swimming?

2. Where does Nana Paulette live in "Oreo"?

3. In "Out of the Silence," what does Cassie learn about Tessa's death?

4. What does the fire chief say about the blaze at the Mall-Stars, and what are Shawn's thoughts about the blaze?

5. Why did Cassie not go to Tessa's funeral?

6. Why did Jessica quit communicating with Cam and why is she not interested in him this summer?

7. Where does Cam spend his summers?

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

9. 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?

10. What does Raven remember about being seven?

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