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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 does Tracy see in the school newsroom after Mr. Kaine leaves in "Ruby Bridges Brave"?

2. In "Mission (Un)Accomplished," how long does it take to drive to Corinne's school?

3. What does Tasha remind Tracey that she washed with her white pants one time?

4. In "The Odd Couple," how old was Tracy when Mrs. Evans started acting like she had never met her before?

5. In 'Like Father, Like Son," how long do Tracy and her family have to wait to see her dad?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Tracy's family move to Texas?

2. Why is James in prison?

3. What does Tracy find in Jamal's nightstand when she searches it in "Guilty . . . Until Proven Innocent"?

4. In "The Fast and the Furious," why do the police come to the Beaumont's house?

5. What does Tracy remember doing with her father when she was Corinne's age?

6. What is the problem with Tracy going to the antique store where her mother works?

7. In "Past is Always Present," why does Tracy think that Quincy knows something about Jamal?

8. What news does Tasha have for Tracy in "The Odd Couple"?

9. How were kids cruel after Tracy's father was arrested?

10. What evidence does the sheriff have that seems to indicate that Jamal killed Angela?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dean tells Tracy that he worries he will become his mother. Why does Dean tell Tracy that he fears becoming like his mother? Are Dean and his mother different in regards to race?

Essay Topic 2

Who are the Ku Klux Klan? Why does Mr. Evans believe they are active in the area? Why might the brick through the window and the burning cross have been caused by the Klan?

Essay Topic 3

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that reveals plot elements. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

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