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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 works at Tuttle's?

2. Where do Lolly and Rose have lunch together?

3. What building does Rose try to recreate with Legos?

4. Who comes to Lolly's house to give him pastelles?

5. What does Lolly tell Rose about his holiday break?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who jumps Lolly in the street?

2. Where do Lolly and Rose go on their first outing together?

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

4. What does Dr. Betty Green give to Lolly as a gift?

5. What is Blaze Tower?

6. What job offer do Lolly and Rose receive from Mr. Tuttle?

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

8. Why does Lolly have to take down his Lego city in the storage room?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Write an essay exploring significance of the storage room. What is the storage room, and why is it so important to Lolly and Rose? Use examples from the text as support.

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