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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. Who does Tina go to Tariq's vigil with?

2. How does Vernesha find out Tariq has been killed?

3. Why does Reverend Alabaster Sloan feel guilty after Tariq's death?

4. Where does Jennica work?

5. What is Rocky's morning routine?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 6, what does Vernesha regret that she did not do more of for Tariq?

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

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

6. What does Sammy think about whether or not Tariq had a gun when he is shot?

7. Why does Reverend Alabaster Sloan feel guilty about Tariq's killing?

8. How does Noodle feel about Tariq?

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

10. What does Tina think about the sirens outside her open window on the night Tariq is killed?

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

For all of the heartbreak that follow from Tariq's killing, there are a few positive outcomes too. Choose one positive element from the end of the novel and explain how Magoon uses it to give the reader some hope for the characters involved in it.

Essay Topic 3

How does Magoon portray the media and the individual conduct of media professionals in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text.

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