2. What does Jasmine do for Troy in Chapter 12?
(a) Brings him to school.
(b) Helps him with his Spanish.
(c) Teaches him piano.
(d) Takes care of him while he is alone.

3. What happens when Tyrell goes back to his mother's and brother's room in Chapter 6 in the morning?
(a) His mother and brother are both gone.
(b) His mother will not let him in.
(c) His mother has overdosed on drugs.
(d) Troy is not there.

4. In Chapter 14, what does Tyrell feel is sometimes his role with Troy?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Police.
(c) Piano teacher.
(d) Father figure.

5. What is bothering Tyrell's girlfriend in Chapter 1?
(a) Her friend is depressed.
(b) Her pet just died.
(c) A guy at school is harassing her.
(d) She lost her job.

6. What does Ms. Jenkins ask Novisha to buy for Tyrell in Chapter 6?
(a) Socks, underwear and a toothbrush.
(b) Notebooks.
(c) A backpack.
(d) A board game.

7. What does Tyrell make Troy do to make sure he can try to take care of himself as he gets older in Chapter 9?
(a) Make a phone call.
(b) Get food for the family.
(c) Kill a roach.
(d) Go to the vending machines alone.

8. Who does Tyrell ask for money for his party?
(a) Andre, Greg and Cal.
(b) Novisha.
(c) His own mother.
(d) His own father.

9. In Chapter 15, what friend of Tyrell's father does he call to help with the party?
(a) Andre.
(b) Greg.
(c) Regg.
(d) Cal.

10. Where does Tyrell's mother go often during the day when he thinks she should be looking for work?
(a) The library.
(b) The club.
(c) Rikers Island to visit his father.
(d) The pool.

11. What language does Jasmine speak other than English?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Moravian.
(d) German.

12. What has Tyrell seen his father do to his mother in the past that he is upset by?
(a) Steal her money.
(b) Beat her.
(c) Call the police on her.
(d) Insult her in front of strangers.

13. What happens to Jasmine in Chapter 16?
(a) She gets very sick.
(b) She is hungry and Mr. Mendoza takes advantage of her.
(c) Her sister tells her never to contact her again.
(d) She starts selling drugs.

14. Who is Tyrell's girlfriend?
(a) Novisha.
(b) Zuri.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Lisa.

15. What does Jasmine tell Tyrell happened to her mother?
(a) She died of a heart attack.
(b) She died of cancer.
(c) She died in a car crash.
(d) She is in jail.