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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. What type of job did Pops have?

2. What did Ice want to buy?

3. What does Ice say about his car?

4. What type of film did Greg and his partner decide to do?

5. What did Greg do in the car with Kicky?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of problems did Greg have in school?

2. What was the relationship like between Greg and the coach of his basketball team?

3. Why was Greg sent to the office?

4. How does his grandmother feel about his school work?

5. How did the team do against Regis? What did they think about Greg's playing?

6. What was Greg's neighborhood like at night?

7. Why were Greg and Mtisha concerned about Ice? What made them think he might be getting himself into trouble?

8. What type of school was Latimer?

9. What kind of role did Goldy have in Greg's life?

10. What was Greg's neighborhood like during the day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the first game against Carver, Greg let Ice get to him. Describe the relationship between the two friends during the second game. How did this affect the overall outcome of the second game?

Essay Topic 2

Greg comes off really tough to most of his teammates, but he has a different relationship with Ducky. Describe his friendship with Ducky in great detail and explain how he helps Ducky.

Essay Topic 3

Why is there a scout at the ball game, and what does this mean for the players? Why is Greg upset about it?

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