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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose idea is it to invite Samona over before the pageant, to help her prepare?
(a) Jean-Claude's.
(b) Papi's.
(c) Manmi's.
(d) Seth's.

2. Which of the following best describes the preacher at the Gemini family's church?
(a) She is a white woman.
(b) She is a black woman.
(c) He is a black man.
(d) He is a white man.

3. How does Papi feel about Samona?
(a) He is confused by her.
(b) He admires her.
(c) He is offended by her.
(d) He does not know her.

4. Which of the following characters is NOT attending church with the Gemini family?
(a) Leticia.
(b) Samona.
(c) Nigel.
(d) Anthony.

5. When Seth enters Chantal's room after her fight with Jean-Claude, what is she doing?
(a) She is packing her suitcases.
(b) She is crying.
(c) She is sleeping.
(d) She is praying.

6. How does Seth feel about Samona's new giggly relationship with the girls whom she discusses the beauty pageant with?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is pleased.
(c) He is frustrated.
(d) He is disappointed.

7. What piece of paper does Samona bring to school and ask schoolmates to help her with?
(a) Her application form.
(b) Her science homework.
(c) Her petition agains racism.
(d) Her monologue.

8. Why does Seth feel bad when he sneaks away from his family to find the Geminis?
(a) Because he stole.
(b) Because he lied.
(c) Because he broke curfew.
(d) Because he ran.

9. What reason does Seth give Jean-Claude for their search?
(a) He said Reggie was going to kill him.
(b) He said their parents were looking for him.
(c) He said he was scared without his big brother.
(d) He was worried about Jean-Claude's safety.

10. Which room of the house are Seth and Jean-Claude made to clean, instead of Chantal?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The bedrooms.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The bathroom.

11. Who does Seth believe should take the blame for the fight that happened in the morning?
(a) Chantal.
(b) Himself.
(c) Jerome.
(d) Jean-Claude.

12. Whose famous monologue does Samona perform during the talent portion of the beauty pageant?
(a) Sojourner Truth.
(b) Malcolm X.
(c) Harriet Tubman.
(d) Martin Luther King Jr.

13. How long are Chantal and Jean-Claude grounded for their fighting?
(a) Indefinately.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two months.

14. What type of practice is Seth returning from when he sees Samona made-over for the first time?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Football.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Tennis.

15. Who saves Samona from her stage fright during the talent portion of the pageant?
(a) Mrs. Fabiyi.
(b) Seth.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Leticia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters spent time in a gang?

2. When Seth tries to confront Samona at school, what does he want to convince her to do?

3. After visiting the convenience store, where does Anthony drop Seth off?

4. What reason does Jerome give as to why Chantal is so unhappy at home?

5. What is Samona's final action toward Seth after the beauty pageant?

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