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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 is Will's graffiti signature?
2. What continually annoys Jennica about hanging around with Noodle?
3. What does Brick tell Noodle he wishes he had done the night Tariq was killed?
4. Where is Kimberly when she hears the sirens that she later realizes are for Tariq?
5. What is one of the things Tina realizes she can never do again?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, what does Vernesha regret that she did not do more of for Tariq?
2. Why does Rocky Fry feel guilty about Tariq's death?
3. How does Steve Connors react when he finds out Will has gone down to Tariq's vigil?
4. What does Tom Arlen think about whether or not Tariq had a gun in his hand when he was shot?
5. What happens between Kimberly and Reverend Alabaster Sloan when they meet for the first time for Kimberly to do his makeup?
6. What is Melody's strongest memory of Tariq?
7. Why does Reverend Alabaster Sloan feel guilty about Tariq's killing?
8. What is the first thing Tyrell does when he hears there was a shooting on Peach Street?
9. What does Sammy regret the most about his reaction to Tariq's shooting?
10. Who is Kimberly most concerned about after Tariq's killing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining what finally seems to push Tyrell to find the courage he needs to stand up to Brick, and the Kings, once and for all.
Essay Topic 2
How does Tariq's death end up bringing Steve Connors and his stepson Will (AKA eMZee) closer? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay analyzing what Reverend Alabaster Sloan seems to represent or symbolize for Kimberly and explain why she seems to be so infatuated with him, even though she knows a romantic relationship between them is nearly impossible.
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