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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 Twenty-Two, who does Derek tell Buddy Lee encouraged him to invite Buddy Lee to their wedding?

2. In Chapter Eight, where did Isaiah work?

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

4. Who does Ike knock out in Chapter Thirteen first?

5. Where did Buddy Lee meet Christine first?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Four, what did Ike sometimes do with Isaiah when he was a teenager that Isaiah never took to?

2. In Chapter Seven, what has happened to Ike's son's grave?

3. In Chapter Two, what do Buddy Lee and Ike seem to have in common?

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

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

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

7. In Chapter Nine, what does Ike do to one of the workers at the head shop?

8. In Chapter Six, what does Grayson do?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Cosby explain Buddy Lee's complicated feelings about his ex-wife Christine? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How does Cosby describe both Ike's and Buddy Lee's relationship with and attitudes towards their granddaughter, Arianna? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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