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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, why is Tyrell's mother so mad at his father?
(a) He said he wants to sell their car.
(b) He said he is only going to do legitimate parties from now on.
(c) He said he wants her to get a job.
(d) He said he wants a divorce.

2. Why does Tyrell think his mother wants to keep Troy in special education classes?
(a) She thinks Troy's father wants him in those classes.
(b) She gets supplemental income.
(c) She thinks Troy has a disability.
(d) She thinks Troy likes those classes.

3. At the end of Chapter 21, what does Tyrell think about Jasmine?
(a) She is lying all the time.
(b) She might have money to lend him.
(c) He is more similar to her than he is to Novisha.
(d) She is going to end up working as a prostitute.

4. What does Leon have that impresses Tyrell in Chapter 18?
(a) A video player.
(b) Several phones.
(c) A nice car.
(d) A lot of wallets.

5. Where does Tyrell decide to have his party?
(a) At an outdoor park.
(b) At a bus depot.
(c) At a church.
(d) At an apartment.

6. In Chapter 19, why can Novisha not stay with Tyrell when he surprises her after school?
(a) She is volunteering.
(b) She is working.
(c) She has too much homework.
(d) She is seeing her dad that day.

7. What does Ms. Jenkins do in Chapter 20 that is a nice gesture but that Tyrell is dreading?
(a) Gives him money.
(b) Invites his whole family for dinner.
(c) Invites his family to church.
(d) Invites his family to Bible camp.

8. What is one thing Tyrell knows his father has done with his own freedom?
(a) Paid for it.
(b) Never even noticed it was there.
(c) Respected it and protected it.
(d) Take chances.

9. What sport did Tyrell and his father used to play together?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Soccer.

10. What does Mrs. Morton give Tyrell before he leaves Troy's school?
(a) Money.
(b) A coat.
(c) Paperwork.
(d) Breakfast.

11. Who does Cal bring up that annoys Tyrell in Chapter 19?
(a) Lynette.
(b) Squiggs.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Zuri.

12. What is one thing Dante buys for Troy in Chapter 25?
(a) A television.
(b) A computer.
(c) A hat.
(d) A Game Boy.

13. What dose Tyrell threaten to do while he is in Jasmine's bathroom?
(a) Use all the hot water.
(b) Not flush the toilet.
(c) Take drugs.
(d) Use her toothbrush.

14. When did Tyrell recently stop going to school?
(a) After summer vacation.
(b) After Thanksgiving vacation.
(c) After Christmas vacation.
(d) After Easter vacation.

15. What does Tyrell mother says she thinks of Jasmine?
(a) She is a dull girl.
(b) She is a stupid girl.
(c) She is a nice girl.
(d) She is a rich girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tyrell eat at Novisha's house in Chapter 24?

2. In Chapter 17, where is Jasmine going?

3. What does the person at Jasmine's school try to entice Tyrell to come back with?

4. In Chapter 30, where does Jasmine take Tyrell for the first time?

5. What does Tyrell tell his mother on the train to Novisha's house in Chapter 34?

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