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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. When had Hoop accused Alvin of killing a cat in "Justice"?

2. Where does a fire take place in "The Sight"?

3. Where does Esau announce that he could not be happier in his life in "The Sight"?

4. What does Hoop begin having a few days after the death of Alvin Tinsley in "Justice"?

5. What is Esau's last name in "The Sight"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lester Simmons described in "The 11:59"?

2. Who does Hoop organize in "Justice"? What do they do?

3. How does Harper die in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

4. How does Esau injure himself in "The Sight"? Does he reach his family in time?

5. What historical relevance does Lester have in "The 11:59"?

6. How does Lester attempt to avoid his fate in "The 11:59"? Does he?

7. Who is found murdered in "Justice"? Who points the police in the direction of Alvin Tinsley?

8. What does the slave master do in the ending of "We Organized"? Why?

9. What happens when the police question Alvin in "Justice"?

10. What does Hoop experience after the murder of Alvin Tinsley in "Justice"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of "The Sight." During what time period is this story set? How does the setting of the narrative relate to the settings of other stories in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the setting of "The Legend of Pin Oak." When does the story take place in history? What role does the setting play in the actions and events of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the biography and works of Patricia McKissack. What central themes and stylistic elements are noteworthy in the author's books?

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