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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. Why does the money from Elaine's lawsuit disappear so quickly?
(a) Family and friends ask for money.
(b) She is robbed.
(c) She puts the money down on a house.
(d) She has many bills.

2. Who does Elaine visit in Chapter 30?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Donjuan.
(c) Jamel.
(d) Shyan.

3. What letters has Nathan received from his children while in prison?
(a) Monthly letters from both daughters.
(b) No letters.
(c) One letter from Satara.
(d) One letter from Danae.

4. How many of Cassandra's tattoos are mentioned in Chapter 35?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

5. Who says, "free time beats jail time?"
(a) Parole officer.
(b) Arturo Smith.
(c) Elaine.
(d) Jamel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs does Elaine own in Chapter 43?

2. Whose rap name is Littles?

3. How many bedrooms does Elaine's new apartment have?

4. Who predicts that Jamel is "going to dig his own hole?"

5. Who is flipping pancakes at the beginning of Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Elaine considers buying a three-family building for $299,000, what is her plan?

2. Who is Yvonne Stennet and what is her connection to Elaine's family?

3. Describe the living room of Apartment 13B from Chapter 40.

4. What is Donna Charles' situation upon leaving prison?

5. Why is Jamel upset with his new parole officer in Chapter 36?

6. Why is Elaine not allowed to see Sabrina's body?

7. Describe Cassandra's relationship with Jamel.

8. Why does Elaine call 911 in Chapter 32?

9. Part of the reason that Elaine is so broke all the time is because of relatives asking her for money all the time. Why is she giving money away that she needs?

10. Describe Nate.

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