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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Trey the first time he was arrested?

2. How much time did Quan serve in a youth detention center after his fourth arrest when he stole a phone?

3. After Quan's third arrest, how many days did he get sentenced in a youth detention center?

4. In Chapter 4, what is the date of the letter Quan writes Justyce?

5. How much older is Quan's cousin Manny than he is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Quan begin writing Justyce in Chapter 1?

2. In Chapter 3, why did Quan steal for the first time?

3. What pushed Quan over the edge in 2012?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Quan thank Justyce for sending him?

5. In Chapter 3, how long had it been since Trish worked and why?

6. In 2010, why did Quan leave the house rather than trying to protect his mother from her abusive boyfriend?

7. How did Quan feel about Doc when he first came to see him?

8. Who is Liberty Ayers, and why is Quan interested in her?

9. In Chapter 4, why does Quan not tell someone about the violence Dwight inflicts on his mother and how he treats the kids?

10. What did Quan and Justyce have in common when they met in 2010?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Martel is the leader of the Black Jihad. What education does Martel have? What is his line of work? Why would Martel be considered a do-gooder and a criminal?

Essay Topic 2

Justice is supposed to be impartial and fair. What injustices does Quan face in his life? Does Quan finally get justice?

Essay Topic 3

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that reveals plot elements. What are some titles of chapters or sections? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter or section? Are the chapter or section titles spoilers?

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