3. Why is Tyrell so mad at his mother in Chapter 12?
(a) She lost her job.
(b) She ate all their food.
(c) She was arrested.
(d) She left Troy alone.

4. What does Tyrell read in Novisha's diary that upsets him?
(a) She is thinking of moving out of her mother's apartment.
(b) She is depressed and down on herself.
(c) She thinks he should go to college himself.
(d) She is attracted to other boys.

5. Where does Tyrell go in Chapter 6 with Novisha?
(a) Her school awards ceremony.
(b) Her friend's dance.
(c) Her church.
(d) Her brother's wedding.

6. In Chapter 7, why is Tyrell mad when his mother returns to Bennett in the early morning hours?
(a) She lost her purse.
(b) She is drunk.
(c) She brings a man back with her.
(d) She yells at him again.

7. What does Tyrell often do when Novisha is not looking in her room?
(a) Steal money.
(b) Eat her snacks.
(c) Look through her closet.
(d) Read her diary.

8. What does Tyrell do while Novisha does her homework in Chapter 11?
(a) Watch television.
(b) Eat.
(c) Play piano.
(d) Sing.

9. Who is Tyrell's little brother?
(a) Troy.
(b) Cal.
(c) Greg.
(d) Andre.

10. What does Jasmine do with Tyrell in Chapter 5?
(a) Sings.
(b) Watches television.
(c) Gives him a sexual favor.
(d) Gives him money.

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

12. Who is one of Novisha's closest friends?
(a) Shanice.
(b) Jasmine.
(c) Jarai.
(d) Zuri.

13. In Chapter 8, who comes to Tyrell's room early in the morning?
(a) Cal.
(b) Novisha.
(c) Andre.
(d) Jasmine.

14. In Chapter 2, what is Tyrell's little brother playing with?
(a) A piece of paper.
(b) A pen.
(c) A knife.
(d) A ball.

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