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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. Who is Nicky?

2. Who is King Blaze?

3. Who is Iris?

4. What does Lolly propose to Rose in Chapter 18?

5. Who visits Yvonne at work one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of house do Lolly and Rose come across in the Meatpacking District?

2. Who jumps Lolly in the street?

3. What animal do Sunny and April abandon in the neighborhood?

4. Who robs Vega?

5. Where does Yvonne work?

6. Who invades Lolly's workspace in the storage room?

7. What real life building does Rose try to replicate with Legos?

8. What is Blaze Tower?

9. How many followers does Lolly have on his social media page dedicated to his art?

10. Who gets interviewed by a local news station?

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 concept of gang life in Lolly's neighborhood. Who in the novel gets pressured into joining gangs, and how do they respond to that pressure? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Lolly's feelings of anger following the death of his brother. What in particular is making Lolly angry? How does he manage his anger, if at all? Use examples from the text as support.

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