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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 Dr. Betty Green?

2. Where did Rose's mother die?

3. Who is King Blaze?

4. Why is Vega in trouble with his parents in Chapter 22?

5. Who invites Lolly to join his crew?

Short Essay Questions

1. What game did Lolly used to play with his mom?

2. Who is Dr. Betty Green?

3. Why does Lolly propose he and Rose compete in Lego building?

4. What does Lolly make to go along with his buildings?

5. What is Blaze Tower?

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

7. Who does Rose call ugly?

8. Who does Lolly give away the Legos from Harmonee to?

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

10. Who jumps Lolly and Vega outside of a bodega?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Lolly's relationship with Vega. How and why does this relationship change throughout the novel? What keeps them apart and what brings them back together? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the various settings of the novel. Choose one particular setting and describe its significance to the characters and the story as a whole. Why is this setting important to the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the recognition Lolly begins to receive for his art. How does this recognition make him feel? How does it impact his view on himself and his life? Use examples from the text as support.

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