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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. What did Martel sell?

2. In Chapter 8, where do Justyce, SJ, Jared, Doc, and Mrs. Friedman meet to discuss Quan?

3. In Chapter 9, what is the name of the new guy on the cellblock who is also in for a murder charge?

4. When does Quan write Justyce a letter in Chapter 8?

5. Where does Jared go to college?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what was Martel's organization and how was it constructed?

2. When Justyce visits Quan in Chapter 9, what is the first thing he asks Quan to do?

3. Who is Quan's lawyer in Chapter 8, and how is he described him?

4. How does Quan remember his arrest in Chapter 8?

5. Why did Doc help Quan get a new counselor, and how does she help him?

6. What did Vernell say in his last letter to Quan?

7. What does Quan say about his confession?

8. How is Quan described at the meeting Justyce calls in Chapter 8?

9. What was found when Quan and his mother were cleaning out Dwight's things?

10. How does Quan feel about the deal his attorney presents to him in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Quan begin thinking about destiny after reading the book Native Son? What questions does he have about destiny and choices? What does he wonder about his life and destiny?

Essay Topic 3

Quan believes that the connections in his life have affected the choices he has made. Why does Quan lack positive connections in his life after his father is arrested? How has he seen the advantages of having positive connections in someone’s life? Why does Quan believe that the negative connections in his life have affected the choices he has made?

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