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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. Who is Yvonne Stennet?
(a) Apache's girlfriend.
(b) Operates Washington Heights Community League.
(c) Elaine's new parole officer.
(d) A teacher.

2. In Chapter 38, who is battling for control of the Bartlett family?
(a) Elaine and Sabrina.
(b) Elaine and Michelle.
(c) Satara and Apache.
(d) Star and Michelle.

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

4. In Chapter 36, what important destination is located on West Thirty-First Street?
(a) Cassandra's mother's home.
(b) Jamel's parole office.
(c) Elaine's job.
(d) Danae's school.

5. What former prisoner does Elaine run into at the train station who has just graduated from college?
(a) Sue.
(b) Angie.
(c) Donna.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who handles decisions about Sabrina's medical care?

3. What hospital does the ambulance take Sabrina to in Chapter 32?

4. How many anti-Rockefeller drug law events does Elaine attend in her first year out of prison?

5. Who spends four days on Riker's Island in Chapter 43?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Nate.

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

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

4. What does Elaine do to prepare for her Thanksgiving celebration?

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

6. What is Jamel's ambition in Part 4, and how has he prepared for it?

7. 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?

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

9. After years of not seeing each other, Elaine doesn't greet Nate in the same way as his fantasy. Why?

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

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