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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-Three, what does the boss tell Grayson to do about Ike and Buddy Lee?
2. Who does Ike know is responsible for the Rare Breed showing up at Tangerine's mother's house?
3. What is Mr. Get Down worried about after Ike and Buddy Lee leave?
4. Who is Ike's sister?
5. In Chapter Twenty-Nine, who is Luther's brother?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Twenty-Three, what does Grayson's boss tell him is the most important thing he needs to do?
2. In Chapter Twenty-Eight, what happens when Ike and Buddy Lee go to the music producer's house?
3. In Chapter Twenty-Six, what does Buddy Lee tell Christine he is dedicating the rest of his life to?
4. In Chapter Thirty, who arranges the meeting with Tariq at the barbershop?
5. In Chapter Twenty-Three, what does Grayson's boss suggest they do to find the person he wants them to find?
6. In Chapter Twenty-Four, who helps Ike and Buddy a bit with information about their sons?
7. In Chapter Thirty-Two, why does Tangerine refuse to tell Ike and Buddy Lee who her lover was?
8. In Chapter Twenty-Seven, why does Jazzy leave Ike's landscaping business?
9. In Chapter Thirty-Four, what delays Ike's return to Buddy Lee's trailer?
10. In Chapter Twenty-Five, what does Ike do to the Rare Breed who have followed his wife in their car?
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
What are Cosby's personal connections to the subject matter and topics in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
How does Cosby describe Ike's history of dealing with, and participating in, violent acts throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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