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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. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what was the old woman driving that Tavarrius Jenkins tried to help?

2. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, how long has Garrett Tison's neighbor who defends Tison say she has known the man?

3. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what would Justyce rather be doing than watch Manny get ready for a birthday party?

4. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what vehicle does Trey tell Justyce will be in the driveway when he comes to meet Martel?

5. In Part One, Pages 84-120, what color are Doc's eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, why does Justyce decide not to work with Martel and his gang?

2. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, how long do Manny's parents wait to have his funeral?

3. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what do Manny's parents give Justyce?

4. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what does Manny say about what he did Saturday night?

5. In Part One, Pages, 85-120, what does Manny's dad talk about with Manny and Justyce?

6. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what does Doc say about his school days?

7. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what photo of Justyce is shown on the news, and how is it interpreted?

8. Why is Manny upset in Part One, Pages 85-120, and how does that change his plans?

9. In Part One, Pages 85-120, why does Manny quite the basketball team?

10. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what does Justyce say about his dad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel is told through a narrator with letters and transcripts from news stories inserted into the narrative. What is the main point of view of the novel? How does the point of view affect what readers know about events and characters?

Essay Topic 2

Justyce and Manny realize that there is something wrong with a society that discriminates against young black men. How do Justyce and Manny come to realize that there is something wrong with society? What do they realize is their responsibility?

Essay Topic 3

Justyce has always thought that if he worked hard, he could overcome racial inequality. What happens to make Justyce wonder if he can overcome racial inequality? What do his role models of Doc and Mr. Rivers reveal about working hard and racial inequality? Why does Justyce realize that he will always face inequality because of the color of his skin?

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