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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. On page 10, how long has it been since Marcus quit his job?

2. How long after Kiara's father was released from San Quentin did he die of prostrate cancer?

3. How old was Kiara's father when he joined the Panthers?

4. What is the name of one of the streets where Joy Funeral Home is located?

5. Where did Kiara meet Alé?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Trevor in the pool on page 55?

2. Why did Marcus quit his job at Panda Express?

3. What do Alè and Kiara get from the Joy Funeral Home on page 18?

4. What situation does Kiara get into with the cops?

5. Who does Kiara make sure goes to school?

6. What does Kiara remember about Dee and who mothered Trevor?

7. Why did Kiara's mother go to prison?

8. Where is Kiara's mother on page 81?

9. On page 100, how is Kiara feeling about prostitution?

10. Who is Tony and what does he offer Kiara?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marcus berates Kiara for getting involved in sex work. Why does Marcus berate Kiara? How might his attitude be described?

Essay Topic 2

Marcus has been shirking his responsibilities. How has Marcus been shirking his responsibilities? What becomes his priority instead of caring for Kiara? What makes him realize that his priorities have become skewed and causes him to change?

Essay Topic 3

Setting is the place and time where a novel takes place. What is the setting in Nightcrawling? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the mood in the book?

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