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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tyrell's mother criticize in Novisha's apartment in Chapter 34?
(a) The decor.
(b) The heating.
(c) The sticky floors.
(d) The lack of windows.

2. How much had Tyrell originally wanted to pay Raphael for helping with his party?
(a) $300.
(b) $50.
(c) $150.
(d) $100.

3. In Chapter 26, what does Tyrell decide he wants to do with Jasmine?
(a) Go to the same school.
(b) Sleep with her.
(c) Study.
(d) Get a job at the same place.

4. 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.

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

6. In Chapter 26, what does Tyrell tell Jasmine that Novisha does which upsets him?
(a) Gives him money.
(b) Tells him to get a job.
(c) Disrespects him.
(d) Insults his mother.

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

8. What does Cal do when he sees Tyrell in Chapter 23 that Tyrell resents?
(a) Gives him money.
(b) Laughs at him.
(c) Ignores him.
(d) Yells at him.

9. In Chapter 27, what does Troy's teacher tell Tyrell about Troy?
(a) He needs to have a father present.
(b) He is smart.
(c) He definitely needs to stay in special education.
(d) He might be taking drugs.

10. What does Emiliano give Tyrell to drink in Chapter 30?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Water.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Beer.

11. Why does Tyrell have a hard time understanding Jasmine's conversation with Emiliano in Chapter 30?
(a) Jasmine goes into the other room to talk to Emiliano.
(b) They speak french.
(c) Emiliano talks very softly.
(d) They speak spanish.

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

13. Why did Tyrell's father say his old girlfriends did not really suit Tyrell?
(a) They were not smart enough.
(b) They were too poor.
(c) They were too pretty.
(d) They were too smart.

14. What is Tyrell's father's first name?
(a) Dante.
(b) Tyrell.
(c) Darryl.
(d) Tyrone.

15. What does Tyrell read in Novisha's journal in Chapter 23 that hurts his feelings?
(a) She is embarrassed he is homeless.
(b) She thinks he is immature.
(c) She is embarrassed he is not in school.
(d) She thinks he is not that smart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 21, what does Tyrell think about Jasmine?

3. What dose Tyrell threaten to do while he is in Jasmine's bathroom?

4. Why does Tyrell think his mother wants to keep Troy in special education classes?

5. Where does Tyrell's mother want to get a new apartment?

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