View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 107 - 142).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sets Raj apart from the rest of the crew at Desirea's?
(a) His parents own their own home.
(b) He is going to college.
(c) He speaks two languages.
(d) He is a fantastic student.

2. Why does Michael object to one of Francis's friends staying with them in Part III?
(a) He thinks the friend will steal money.
(b) He thinks Aisha and the friend will become romantically involved.
(c) He thinks the friend will attract the cops' attention.
(d) He worries about his mother's state of mind.

3. How do many of Michael's neighbors treat the family?
(a) They avoid Michael's family.
(b) They include Michael's family in all community projects.
(c) They are indifferent to Michael's family.
(d) They are overly sympathetic to Michael's family.

4. What does Michael think Desirea's looks like, amazingly, just before Jelly's big audition?
(a) A real club.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A prison.
(d) A stadium.

5. What does Francis do to Scatter that earns Francis legendary status?
(a) Cuts Scatter.
(b) Shoots Scatter.
(c) Grabs the blade of his knife and does not let go.
(d) Verbally abuses Scatter, making him cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Michael awake in Part II shortly after Aisha arrives?

2. How does the world seem to look at Aisha as a teenager?

3. Why is Michael worried Aisha sees him on the night of Anton's shooting?

4. Where is Francis's and Michael's father in Part II?

5. Why does Michael hesitate to go to where Francis usually hangs out to find him in Part III?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 353 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample