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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 71 - 106).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Michael worried Aisha sees him on the night of Anton's shooting?
(a) He is afraid she will think he is dropping out of school.
(b) He is afraid she will know he is Francis's brother.
(c) He is afraid she will think he is an informant for the police.
(d) He is afraid she will think he was involved.

2. What does Aisha want to do to try to help Ruth in her grief?
(a) Have Ruth write her recollections of Francis.
(b) Go to church and pray.
(c) Have a gathering of remembrance for Francis.
(d) Write a song for Francis.

3. What does Michael find when he gets home from work on one of the first nights Jelly is there in Part III?
(a) Jelly has a gun and is threatening the neighbors with it.
(b) The police have been called to the apartment.
(c) Aisha and Jelly are looking through old newspapers about Francis together.
(d) The apartment is flooded.

4. Who comes back for a visit to the neighborhood in Part I?
(a) Aisha.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Francis.
(d) Raj.

5. What incident does Michael witness Anton experiencing before Anton's death?
(a) Anton robbing a store.
(b) Anton's high school graduation.
(c) Anton playing the guitar beautifully.
(d) Anton's serious beating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael know about Anton?

2. Where has Aisha recently visited that has resonated with her?

3. What is Michael's one memory of his and Francis's father?

4. What does Jelly think might be his big break?

5. Where do Francis and Michael often go for a refuge in their neighborhood?

(see the answer key)

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