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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. Who does Ike know is responsible for the Rare Breed showing up at Tangerine's mother's house?
2. Who tells Ike and Buddy Lee where Tangerine is likely hiding?
3. Where is Tangerine likely hiding?
4. In Chapter Twenty-Nine, who is Luther's brother?
5. Where did Mr. Get Down go to high school?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Thirty-Four, where does Ike take Tangerine and why?
2. In Chapter Twenty-Six, what does Buddy Lee tell Christine he is dedicating the rest of his life to?
3. In Chapter Thirty, who arranges the meeting with Tariq at the barbershop?
4. In Chapter Twenty-Four, what does Tex tell Ike and Buddy about being gay?
5. In Chapter Twenty-Four, who helps Ike and Buddy a bit with information about their sons?
6. In Chapter Twenty-Seven, why does Jazzy leave Ike's landscaping business?
7. In Chapter Twenty-Eight, what is Ike surprised to see that Buddy Lee is willing to lose his life over?
8. In Chapter Twenty-Four, why do Ike and Buddy Lee get kicked out of the gay bar?
9. In Chapter Twenty-Three, what does Grayson's boss suggest they do to find the person he wants them to find?
10. In Chapter Thirty, who does the reader learn that Slice is working with?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
How does Cosby describe Ike's history with police and law enforcement, and why is this relevant throughout the book? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
How does Cosby establish and maintain suspense throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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