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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (pages 131 - 194).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Junior hear about Tariq's death?
(a) From his father.
(b) From his mother.
(c) From a friend.
(d) From the television news.

2. How many times was Tariq shot?
(a) Four times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Three times.

3. Who keeps coming back to visit Rocky repeatedly, which unsettles him?
(a) The police.
(b) Jack Franklin.
(c) Tom Arlen.
(d) Vernesha.

4. How does Melody first hear Tariq has been shot?
(a) Noodle tells her.
(b) Sammy tells her in the elevator.
(c) She sees it on the news.
(d) Brick tells her.

5. What did Junior used to share with Tariq at lunch in school?
(a) Oranges and grapes.
(b) Pudding.
(c) Bread.
(d) Apples and Bananas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sammy think is something positive that happens for him as a result of Tariq's death?

2. What does Rosalita do to comfort Redeema in Chapter 8?

3. What does Steve Connors think about how his race has influenced his own life?

4. What does Jennica tell Kimberly about Tariq?

5. Who was not one of the original four boys who swore not to join the Kings?

(see the answer key)

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