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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. In Chapter 13, what mug does Jade's mother drink from?
(a) The birthday mug E.J. got her for her 21st birthday.
(b) The mug Jade made her for mother's day when Jade was 7.
(c) The Valentine's Day mug gifted to her by Jade's father.
(d) The mug she purchased on vacation many years ago.

2. During their conversation about the Woman to Woman program, Mrs. Parker says it is a good opportunity for Jade. How does Jade respond?
(a) Jade says the word opportunity makes her cringe.
(b) Jade says Mrs. Parker does not understand what a good opportunity means.
(c) Jade says she wants to create her own opportunities.
(d) Jade says that good opportunity follows her like a shadow.

3. What seasons is in in Chapter 24 when Jade goes to get Dairy Queen while her mother is working on evening?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

4. When Lee Lee expresses that she has "no talent," how does Jade respond?
(a) She says Lee Lee is a good listener.
(b) She says Lee Lee has a great sense of humor.
(c) She says Lee Lee is good at sports.
(d) She says everyone has potential for creativity.

5. What did Jade's neighborhood used to be housing for?
(a) An open-air market.
(b) Local factory workers.
(c) Families fleeing from domestic violence.
(d) Public housing for World War II soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Maxine tells Jade's mother that Jade is a talented artist, how does her mother respond?

2. After showing up to Jade's house, what reason does her mentor, Maxine, give for not showing up to the first meeting?

3. Which museum does the Woman to Woman group visit in Chapter 28?

4. After the mentor/mentee trip in Chapter 28, what do both Jade and Maxine order at the restaurant afterwards?

5. After Sam leaves, what does Jade tell Lee Lee about Sam's living situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 29, why does Jade zoom in her camera on a mural painting of York, who is pictured with Louis, Clark, and Sacagawea?

2. In Chapter 13, what reason does Maxine give for missing her one-on-one meeting with Jade?

3. What is Jade scheduled to do to celebrate her birthday in Chapter 14?

4. In Chapter 19, where does Maxine take Jade and how does she describe it?

5. Why does Jade believe Sam wants her to meet her at the bus stop when she comes over after school in Chapter 26?

6. On her birthday at 11:00 p.m., what does Jade do?

7. How does the structure of the novel help readers understand Jade's characterization?

8. In Chapter 16, what does Sam do to make up for missing Jade's birthday?

9. What happens when Glamour Girl offers Jade a mint from her purse?

10. What happened to E.J.'s best friend, Alan?

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