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

2. Where does Jennica work?

3. What is Reverend Sloan's first impression of Kimberly?

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

5. What does Brick tell Noodle he wishes he had done the night Tariq was killed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was the cause of Tariq Johnson's death?

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

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

6. How does Noodle feel about Tariq?

7. What is Melody's strongest memory of Tariq?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the role that the older and elderly women like Rosalita and Redeema play in the larger community of Underhill following Tariq's death and the turmoil that follows from it, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 2

Because Will (AKA eMZee) grew up in Underhill but now lives in the suburbs, he feels separated and out of the loop from his old neighborhood and friends, and Tariq's killing only exacerbates this feeling for him. Write an essay exploring how Will's graffiti helps him feel more connected to his roots and his old community.

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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