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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 does Tom Arlen think was in Tariq's hand when he was shot?

2. What is the area of town where the shooting takes place?

3. What is the opposing Gang to the Kings called?

4. What do the cops do to Jack Franklin after they bring him to the station following Tariq's murder?

5. Who is the leader of the Kings?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What are Jennica and Noodle doing when they witness Tariq's death?

9. How does Steve Connors react when he finds out Will has gone down to Tariq's vigil?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two characters who have exact opposite opinions about one of the most critical issues concerning the night Tariq was shot - whether or not Tariq had a gun in his hand at the time of his death - and write an essay explaining why each of the characters seems absolutely sure that what he or she saw was correct.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing why Tyrell finds it difficult to comfort Tariq's father Terrence when they meet briefly at Tariq's funeral and how Terrence's absence from his family and irresponsibility seems to represent a broader problem in the community of Underhill.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing what conclusion Tyrell seems to come to at the end of the novel about whether or not Tariq was a member of the Kings and how that conclusion seems to affect his opinion of Tariq and of their friendship.

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