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

2. What color truck does Chris Brighton drive?

3. What type of car does James have that has been sitting since he was convicted?

4. What is Steve Jones wearing when he tells Tracy he is taking her dad's case?

5. How far will Jamal be from home when he goes to college?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Ruby Bridges Brave," what does Quincy give Tracy and why?

3. Why do Tracy and her family have to wait to see James in "Like Father, Like Son"?

4. What does Corinne tell Susan Touric about her brother during the interview?

5. Who is Beverly Ridges?

6. What are Jamal and Angela doing when Tracy arrives at the radio station in "Flesh and Blood"?

7. Where do Tracy and her family live, and what is it like?

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

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

10. In "Like Father, Like Son," what does Tracy's father say when she tells him what she wants to for a career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tracy notices subtle and not-so-subtle signs of racism in her life. What signs of racism does she see in her life? How does she deal with the racism in her life?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use analogies in the book? How do analogies help readers understand unfamiliar ideas or understand events or characters?

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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