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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Kimberly when she hears the sirens that she later realizes are for Tariq?
(a) On the street.
(b) In the clothes shop.
(c) In the hair salon.
(d) In the pizza shop.

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

3. Why does Kimberly dislike Tariq?
(a) He used to make fun of her body.
(b) He insulted her mother.
(c) He used to threaten to hurt her.
(d) He used to sell her drugs.

4. What is Reverend Sloan's first impression of Kimberly?
(a) He does not like her.
(b) Kimberly says something that makes him angry.
(c) He is physically attracted to her.
(d) He thinks he has met her before.

5. Who is Tariq's grandmother?
(a) Rosalita.
(b) Redeema.
(c) Melody.
(d) Kimberly.

6. What does Sammy think is something positive that happens for him as a result of Tariq's death?
(a) Brick is paying more attention to him.
(b) Sammy will inherit Tariq's money.
(c) Sammy will get to take Tariq's job.
(d) Sammy will get to be better friends with Tyrell.

7. Who was not one of the original four boys who swore not to join the Kings?
(a) Tariq.
(b) Junior.
(c) Sammy.
(d) Noodle.

8. What does Reverend Sloan ask Kimberly before he goes before the cameras after she does his makeup for the first time?
(a) He asks her to redo his makeup.
(b) He asks her out on a date.
(c) He asks her to go before the cameras with him.
(d) He asks her what she would say to the press.

9. What is Vernesha doing when Tariq gets shot?
(a) She is out with a boyfriend.
(b) She is at work.
(c) She is at home preparing dinner.
(d) She is at the doctor's office.

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

11. What does Reverend Sloan ask Kimberly when she brings his briefcase back?
(a) To send a message for him.
(b) To work for him temporarily.
(c) To give him a pedicure.
(d) To eat dinner with him.

12. What does Reverend Sloan decide to do when he hears about Tariq's death?
(a) Travel to Underhill.
(b) Raise a lot of money.
(c) Run for president.
(d) Leave the country.

13. What does Steve tell Will about going to Underhill?
(a) He should volunteer there.
(b) He does not go to Underhill enough.
(c) It is too dangerous.
(d) He needs to go to school there.

14. What does Sammy think was in Tariq's hands when he was killed?
(a) A gun.
(b) A Snickers bar.
(c) A notebook.
(d) A ruler.

15. Which child did Vernesha worry about the most?
(a) Tariq.
(b) Noodle.
(c) Tyrell.
(d) Tina.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Steve Connors know Will was probably at Tariq's vigil?

2. Why does Rocky want to believe Tariq had a gun when he died?

3. Where is Junior when he hears about Tariq's death?

4. Who shoots Tariq?

5. What did Tariq start calling Tyrell that seemed to stick with others?

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