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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Hershey, what does the "behavioral agreement" state that Dasani signs?
(a) That she will get picked up by her housemate.
(b) That she will no longer speak out of line.
(c) That she will remove herself from situations that may escalate into violence.
(d) That she will stand up for what she believes in.

2. Why does Dasani feel completely helpless?
(a) She has to witness her siblings acting out from afar.
(b) She doesn't trust anyone.
(c) She witnesses a drug deal.
(d) She can't concentrate.

3. What does Dasani notice about the discipline at the house?
(a) The kids get timeouts.
(b) It is strict.
(c) There is none.
(d) It is lenient.

4. Houseparents are hired to oversee how many students in a family home?
(a) 25.
(b) 8-12.
(c) 2-6.
(d) 10.

5. Who is Dasani's houseparent?
(a) Ms. Akers.
(b) Supreme.
(c) Mr. Akers.
(d) Mr. Len.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the project kids call Dasani’s pink sweatsuit?

2. What has changed about Dasani when she returns home for Spring Break?

3. How do Supreme's parents live?

4. What reason does Dasani get suspended?

5. What does Mr. Byrd's adult son call Avianna and Nana?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Chanel and Supreme’s reasons for not looking for an apartment in Chapter 22?

2. What is methadone? What purpose does it serve? Who funds it?

3. Elliot says Dasani’s homelessness has set her adrift? Explain what she means by this.

4. What does it mean to have a home for Dasani? Is it just a roof overhead or something more? Explain.

5. What is the fate of Khaliq in Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City?

6. Michael Bloomberg's tenure as Mayor of New York City included an unfortunately conceived plan to purchase what item?

7. What technique does Dasani learn from Roxanne that she employs to avoid a fight?

8. In Chapter 24, where is the new shelter where Dasani has to move into?

9. What is gentrification?

10. What is the “Knockout Game” and how does it enter into Dasani’s inspirational storyline?

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