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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 accent did Sobechi's mother used to have?
(a) Gambian.
(b) Ugandan.
(c) Nigerian.
(d) Tunisian.

2. After the retreat, how often does Keri see Brandon again in "Stop Playing"?
(a) Never.
(b) 4 or 5 times.
(c) A dozen times.
(d) 2 or 3 times.

3. In "Samson and the Delilahs," what type of vehicle do Sobechi's parents drive?
(a) Subaru Outback.
(b) Toyota 4Runner.
(c) Subaru Legacy.
(d) Toyota Highlander.

4. What did Dante's great-granny Mae give him?
(a) Book.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Photo.
(d) Enamel basin.

5. In "Samson and the Delilahs," what instrument does Dominique play?
(a) Bass guitar.
(b) Drums.
(c) Rhythm guitar.
(d) Keyboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What branch of the military is Devon's father in in "Kissing Sarah Smart"?

2. When did Big Red come to Tank's farm in "Wild Horses, Wild Hearts"?

3. In "Gravity," on what floor of a building is Clara dancing?

4. In "Wild Horses, WIld Hearts," where do Skyler's parents send him to live with his grandparents if he does not win the race?

5. In "Whoa!" what is the name of the slave Dante sees in the basin his grandmother gave him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dante see when he puts steaming water in her grandmother's enamel basin?

2. In "Samson and the Delilahs," how does Sobechi describe Desiree when he meets her?

3. How did Clara's friend Myesha in Trinidad ruin her reputation in "Gravity"?

4. At the end of "Samson and the Delilahs," what does Sobechi want to thank Desiree for?

5. What does Madeline do in the attic in "The Trouble with Drowning"?

6. In "Wild Horses, WIld Hearts," why is it important for Tank to win the race according to his father?

7. What did Dante's great-grandmother give him and how does he use it?

8. In "Gravity," how does Clara deal with a guy she is dancing with?

9. What is Keri doing at the begininng of "Stop Playing"?

10. What does Sobechi wear when he competes on the debate team in "Samson and the Delilahs"?

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