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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 "Guilty . . . Until Proven Innocent," when is Jamal still missing?

2. What color is Tasha's house?

3. In "Like Father, Like Son," what does Tracy realize her father is out of?

4. In "Ruby Bridges Brave," what subject has Tasha been struggling with?

5. What does Dean drive to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Beverly Ridges?

2. What news does Tracy learn in "Each One Teach One"?

3. How does Tracy interfere with Jamal's interview?

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

5. What does Tracy learn from reading text messages on Angela's phone?

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

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

8. How did Quincy help Tracy when her father was in jail?

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

10. What does Lillian think will happen because Jamal is not in school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the book? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding what is happening difficult?

Essay Topic 2

A warrant is issued for Jamal’s arrest. How are suspects supposed to be treated until there is a trial? How is Jamal treated when he is wanted for Angela’s death? Why is he presumed to be guilty rather than presumed to be innocent?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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