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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. Where is Junior when he hears about Tariq's death?

2. What is one of the things Tina realizes she can never do again?

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

4. What is Rocky's morning routine?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the role of Brian Trellis in Tariq's killing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters have negative opinions and/or memories of Tariq, though most of them do not voice those opinions after his death. Choose a character who has a predominantly negative view of Tariq and write an essay analyzing how his or her perspective contributes to Magoon's character development of Tariq.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Magoon uses several characters who were closest to Tariq - like Tyrell and Tina - to develop Tariq's character and show how much his friendship and often kind nature meant to them. Choose one character whose memories develop Tariq's character in this way and write an essay detailing what the reader learns about Tariq through this character's eyes.

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