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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 17 - 19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Valerie move herself and Ryan after leaving the trailer park in Chapter 11?
(a) In with relatives until she gets back on her feet.
(b) To a little green shack outside of Norfolk.
(c) To a homeless shelter in Virginia.
(d) To a low-income high-rise in Brooklyn.

2. What is Ken Noda's ethnic background?
(a) Asian.
(b) Mexican.
(c) Indian.
(d) African American.

3. What was one of the ways in which Adrian developed his talent as a child?
(a) Adrian watched cooking programs on television to learn how to cook.
(b) Adrian watched a painting instruction program on PBS.
(c) Valerie signed Adrian up for singing lessons.
(d) Adrian watched soccer on television constantly to learn new moves.

4. What is the name of the plaza where the New York Metropolitan Opera House is located?
(a) Herald Square.
(b) Lincoln Center.
(c) Washington Square.
(d) Times Square.

5. Who called Ryan to check on him and speak with him while he was in the juvenile detention facility?
(a) Mr. Brown.
(b) Mrs. Hughes.
(c) Patrick Summers.
(d) Mr. Fischer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous rap star grew up in a high-rise complex next to the one Valerie, Ryan's mother, grew up in?

2. How old is Ryan in 2011 when he enters the Met's competition?

3. Where does Valerie find work after leaving the Air Force?

4. How old was Ryan when he was placed into juvenile detention in Virginia?

5. Who does Ryan get a chance to meet again at the juvenile detention center?

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