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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 17, who grabbed Rabbit's children from the car when the shooting started?

2. In Chapter 18, where does Rabbit often take the girls in her care out to eat?

3. Who eventually tells Rabbit what has happened to Derrick after he disappears in Chapter 13?

4. What shop does Rabbit stop at to buy all the tools she needs for selling and packaging drugs in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 19, what is the name of the police officer who eventually arrests Rabbit?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, what does Lamont teach Rabbit that she never considered before she met him?

2. In Chapter 19, what is the hardest part of being in jail for Rabbit?

3. What makes Rabbit decide to start selling drugs herself?

4. In Chapter 17, how does Rabbit feel about Duck telling her he wants them to go their separate ways as business partners?

5. In Chapter 18, how do the four younger girls - Tata, Tomeeka, Cece, and Little Cee - come to live with Rabbit?

6. In Chapter 16, what is the most visible symbol of Rabbit's income from selling drugs?

7. In Chapter 13, where does Rabbit go to get the supplies she needs to get started selling crack?

8. In Chapter 20, what is one important change that talking to Mr. Hood and thinking over her life's trajectory has prompted Rabbit to make?

9. In Chapter 19, who warns Rabbit that the police are watching her and how does this person warn her?

10. In Chapter 14, who does Rabbit stop by to see from her past and how does the visit change her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 19, what are the most significant experiences Rabbit has during her time in prison? Who does she meet there who changes her attitudes and her view of herself and her capabilities? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In the Epilogue section, how does what happened to Pat's niece Diamond embody much of the same struggle, triumph, and ultimate heartbreak at the heart of Pat's own life story? How are Diamond's and Pat's stories similar, and also significantly different? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Who, and/or what, finally convinces Rabbit that she deserves better than to be with someone like Derrick in a relationship? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text.

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