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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Richard afraid to smile at his mother in the courtroom?
(a) His lawyer told him not to smile.
(b) He is feeling very depressed.
(c) He does not want people to think he does not have compassion for Sasha.
(d) He does not want to upset his mother.

2. What was the word on the street about why Richard had set Sasha's skirt aflame?
(a) He had a grudge against gender-fluid people.
(b) He had not actually done it.
(c) Another kid had put him up to it.
(d) He had done it by mistake.

3. How much does a student-led fundraiser at Oakland High raise for Sasha's medical expenses?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $800.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $5,000.

4. What does a stranger drop off for Sasha on their first day in the hospital?
(a) A craft project.
(b) A bouquet of silk flowers.
(c) A book.
(d) A jigsaw puzzle.

5. Why does Richard's lawyer delay in sending his letters to Sasha?
(a) He thought it would upset Richard.
(b) He thought it would upset Sasha.
(c) He did not think they were legible.
(d) His letters admit guilt, and he could not send them until the case was resolved.

6. What does Jasmine say to herself in the elevator at Richard's court appearance on November 23?
(a) God is good.
(b) Her sister is looking down on them.
(c) She knows the justice system will be fair.
(d) She has given up hope.

7. Who does Sasha go to their senior dance with?
(a) Nemo.
(b) Wren.
(c) Otis.
(d) Cherie.

8. What did many banners posted in Oakland High in support of Sasha say?
(a) We Support Sasha.
(b) LOVE = EQUALITY.
(c) We Love Sasha.
(d) NO H8.

9. What club does Sasha attend after her first day back at school?
(a) Star Wars Club.
(b) Ballroom Dance Club.
(c) Chess Club.
(d) Fencing.

10. What was the name of the Burn Center Sasha's doctor had worked at for years?
(a) Marshall Burn Center.
(b) Bothin Burn Center.
(c) Jeffries Burn Center.
(d) Flamingham Burn Center.

11. What does Richard tell the police about his feelings towards gay people?
(a) He says he can not stand gay people.
(b) He says he does not hate gay people but that he is very homophobic, and this is a contradiction.
(c) He says he loves gay people.
(d) He says he does not care either way if someone is straight or gay.

12. What does Richard tell his mother Jasmine you must do in order to be able to really forgive?
(a) Pray.
(b) Forget.
(c) Study.
(d) Meet with people.

13. Who is Richard's defense attorney?
(a) Rachel Stamen.
(b) Jennifer Riddle.
(c) Roderick Boss.
(d) Bill Du Bois.

14. What is the date of Sasha's first surgery?
(a) November 6, 2013.
(b) November 20, 2013.
(c) November 8, 2013.
(d) November 2, 2013.

15. Where is Richard booked in in Part III?
(a) Oakland-Rickston Jail.
(b) Michaels County Prison.
(c) Cooks County Prison.
(d) Alameda County Juvenile Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do psychologists call times of intense emotions or stress?

2. What does Sasha object to in the hospital in the section titled Surgery?

3. Which of Jasmine's sisters accompanies her to the courtroom in the section titled Cruel and Unusual?

4. What kind of room do authorities put people booked into juvenile hall who are accused of serious crimes?

5. What color sweatshirt does Richard get issued at juvenile detention?

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