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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 Six, what is the name of the criminal gang?

2. What does Ike think he will do with the equipment he used to dispose of the body in Chapter seventeen?

3. How does Oscar know who might have killed Andy?

4. In Chapter Thirteen, who breaks open the door to Isiah's and Derek's house?

5. What distracts one of the intruders just before he is ready to shoot Buddy Lee?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Nineteen, who comes to see Ike at his shop and what happens there?

2. In Chapter Eighteen, what kind of relationship do Buddy Lee and Margot have?

3. In Chapter Twelve, where do Ike and Buddy Lee go together for clues about Derek's and Isaiah's murders?

4. In Chapter Fourteen, what clue do Ike and Buddy Lee find at their sons' house?

5. In Chapter Two, why is Ike angry at the pastor who speaks at his son's funeral?

6. In Chapter Sixteen, who is Buddy Lee surprised to see at the graveyard?

7. In Chapter Twenty, why does LaPlata visit Buddy Lee?

8. In Chapter Eight, what does Buddy Lee say to Ike that really makes Ike angry related to race?

9. In Chapter Sixteen, what are some reasons Buddy Lee is so bitter towards his ex-wife?

10. In Chapter Two, what does Buddy Lee want Ike to do with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When and how does Cosby demonstrate the bonding experience between Buddy Lee and Ike, two very different men? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why is this book titled Razorblade Tears, and what message do you think Cosby is trying to communicate to the reader with the idea behind it? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Cosby explain the characteristics and culture of the "Rare Breed"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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