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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While at Ben's house, Sabeen shares with Ben and Deja that she and her family do not go out on what day unless it is an emergency?
(a) On Rosh Hashanah.
(b) On September 11th.
(c) On Memorial Day.
(d) On the Fourth of July.

2. For what reason does Deja leave out part of her name when she introduces herself to the class?
(a) In her old neighborhood, the Barneses had been known to be poor.
(b) Her nickname refers to a gang affiliation.
(c) Her middle name embarrasses her.
(d) She does not want the other kids to know that she raps.

3. What is NOT an element of Ben's physical appearance?
(a) Very short hair.
(b) Freckles.
(c) A ponytail.
(d) Wire-rim glasses.

4. What does Deja say the shelter smells like?
(a) Feet.
(b) Soured food.
(c) Dirty clothes.
(d) Urine.

5. Who is always tasked with the responsibility of getting Leda and Ray ready for day care?
(a) Miss Garcia.
(b) Ma.
(c) Pop.
(d) Deja.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whenever Deja asks about the contents of Pop's briefcase, what is Ma's reply?

2. After Deja writes a short essay and Miss Garcia tells Deja she can do better, what action does Miss Garcia take?

3. When Miss Garcia first asks Deja which communities Deja belongs to, Deja gives only two answers initially. What are those two answers?

4. What sort of job does Deja's mother have?

5. What is the only word Deja says Ma ever uses in relation to Pop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what the reader learns about Deja's father, Pop, in the chapter entitled New School.

2. Explain the circumstances of Deja's exclamation, "He's always ruining my life!" (75).

3. For what reason does Deja's sympathy for Ben surprise her?

4. Describe the author's depiction of Deja's youth through the use of language.

5. What does Deja's reluctance to find Ben's mother sincere show about her character?

6. How does Deja introduce herself to her new classmates and what does her choice reveal about her character?

7. What aspects of Sabeen's home project cause Deja to act out?

8. What type of language does the author use in order to portray Deja, the novel's protagonist?

9. What effect does Miss Garcia's guidance have on Deja?

10. In what way does Rhodes reveal Deja's family's level of poverty within her first visit to the cafeteria?

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