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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 Reverend Sloan ask Kimberly before he goes before the cameras after she does his makeup for the first time?

2. How does Kimberly first meet Reverend Sloan?

3. What is the name of the gang Tariq was being pressured to join?

4. Who is the leader of the Kings?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the first thing Tyrell does when he hears there was a shooting on Peach Street?

6. Who is Kimberly most concerned about after Tariq's killing?

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

8. What caused the white puddle that Jennica remembers seeing on the pavement around Tariq after he was shot?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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