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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Jennica hesitate to blow air into Tariq's mouth?
(a) Jennica heard the ambulance and wanted to let the first responders take over.
(b) Jennica thought Tariq was already dead.
(c) Jennica thought that would make Tariq's injuries worse.
(d) Jennica saw the blood coming out and was scared.

3. How does Rosalita feel watching Tariq's vigil?
(a) She feels as if she wants to move away from Underhill.
(b) She feels energized.
(c) She feels in her old age she has finally seen too much.
(d) She feels suspicious.

4. Who comes to see Jennica at work in Chapter 6?
(a) Kimberly.
(b) Reverend Sloan.
(c) Vernesha.
(d) A news reporter and camera person.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Will's stepfather?

2. Where does Jennica work?

3. Who keeps coming back to visit Rocky repeatedly, which unsettles him?

4. Which of the following characters is sure Tariq was holding a gun when he died?

5. What does Reverend Sloan ask Kimberly when she brings his briefcase back?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Steve Connors think about the importance of appearances and clothing when you are a black man?

2. What does Brick think about whether or not Tariq has a gun when he is shot?

3. Why does Kimberly have some hard feelings towards Tariq?

4. Why do Will's friends often make fun of him?

5. How does Tyrell find out that it was Tariq who was shot and killed on Peach Street?

6. Why does Rocky Fry feel guilty about Tariq's death?

7. Whose house does Jack Franklin go to to hide out and avoid all the media attention he receives after killing Tariq?

8. What happens between Kimberly and Reverend Alabaster Sloan when they meet for the first time for Kimberly to do his makeup?

9. What does Tom Arlen think about whether or not Tariq had a gun in his hand when he was shot?

10. What does Sammy regret the most about his reaction to Tariq's shooting?

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