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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. Why does Sunny get in trouble on Valentine's Day?

2. What is BLOCK?

3. Why do Lolly and Vega take a trip to the Bronx?

4. Who is Tuma?

5. Who is Benny Rachpaul?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the narrator live?

2. What does Steve do for a living?

3. Where did Jermaine work before he died?

4. What is Harmonee?

5. Who is trying to get Vega's cousin to join their crew?

6. Who is Benny Rachpaul?

7. What usually helps Lolly feel better when he is upset?

8. What project does Lolly start at home in Chapter 5?

9. What is the House of Moneekrom?

10. Who gets shot in front of a bodega?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the effect that Jermaine's death has on Lolly. In particular, in what ways does his death have a negative impact on Lolly? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the after-school program that Lolly attends. Why does Lolly attend this program, and how does it affect him? Does it have an overall positive or negative impact on Lolly? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Lolly's relationship with Rose. Why is this an unlikely friendship, and in what ways does it turn out to be a significant one for the both of them? Use examples from the text as support.

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