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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. How long does it take Elaine to get her own apartment?
(a) Twenty-nine months.
(b) More than three years.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Twenty-two months.

2. What is responsible for Elaine's urgency to get out of their neighborhood in Chapter 40?
(a) Fears about Jamel's safety.
(b) The family is asked to leave their apartment.
(c) Elaine wants to be closer to work.
(d) Getting Danae in a better school.

3. When Elaine prepared her first Thanksgiving meal after being released from prison, she made enough for how many people?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Twenty.

4. Who is the new parole officer that upsets Jamel so much in Chapter 36?
(a) Mr. King.
(b) Mrs. Martinez.
(c) Mr. Arthur.
(d) Miss Russell.

5. Where is Jamel when he tattoos three overlapping hearts on his chest with his name, Cassandra's, and his son's?
(a) State prison.
(b) Avenue D.
(c) Riker's Island.
(d) An out-of-state prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times in the summer did Elaine return to see Nathan according to Chapter 31?

2. In Chapter 36, what important destination is located on West Thirty-First Street?

3. Who says, "free time beats jail time?"

4. How much money is missing from Elaine's bank account in Chapter 43?

5. Who receives 39 days in jail and five years probation for crimes in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Cassandra's relationship with Jamel.

2. What changes does Jamel see on Avenue D in Chapter 34?

3. Why does Elaine call 911 in Chapter 32?

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

5. What type of programs does Jamel participate in as required by his parole officer?

6. When Elaine realizes that a family member stole money from her, she does nothing. Why is that?

7. Why is Elaine calling in to her job in Chapter 37? Do you think she has good reasons for doing so?

8. Why does Elaine tell Danae to leave her apartment and changes the locks?

9. Why is Elaine frantic about finding a new apartment?

10. How is Elaine dressed for her first Thanksgiving at home after being in prison?

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