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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. In Chapter Ten, why is Bri excited about lunch at Sal's?
2. In Chapter Eleven, what does Malik accuse Bri of being motivated by to write and perform On the Come Up?
3. In Chapter Eleven, what does Malik tell Bri he has been involved in that surprises her?
4. What nickname do some of Jay's friends, like aunt Gina, call Bri?
5. In Chapter Twelve, who does Bri see at the community giveaway that she is embarrassed to be seen there by?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Four, what is Bri's recurring nightmare about?
2. In Chapter Four, why do Long and Tate pull Bri out of the security line and throw her to the ground at school?
3. In Chapter Nine, how does Bri's grandmother find out about Bri being thrown to the ground at school by Long and Tate?
4. In Chapter One, how does Bri feel about teachers at Midtown School of the Arts comparing her to her brother Trey, who graduated before her?
5. In Chapter Two, why does Bri tell Aunt Pooh she is worried about Jay, Bri's mother?
6. In Chapter Three, what insult does Bri throw back at Milez in The Ring that reflects one of the big rules of The Ring she suspects he has broken?
7. In Chapter One, what call is Bri waiting for and why is it so important to her?
8. In Chapter Seven, what word that Long and Tate used against Bri when they slammed her to the ground continues to haunt her, and why?
9. In Chapter Five, how does Bri's mother handle the situation when she is called to pick Bri up at school after the incident with Long and Tate?
10. In Chapter Seven, what does Bri sing about in her new song On the Come Up?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why is Bri so reluctant to join Malik in Shana in their activism following her run-in with Long and Tate at their school? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter Five, how do the events that lead to Jay's job loss reflect the struggles that she, her family, and her neighbors face on a daily basis due to race? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your answers.
Essay Topic 3
What events and feelings lead Bri to write her song "On the Come Up"? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your answer.
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