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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Tyrell begin to get very close to Novisha?
(a) After his mother died.
(b) After her mother died.
(c) After her return from Bible camp.
(d) After he left school.

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

3. Why does the person at Jasmine's school think it might be a good fit for Tyrell?
(a) It only costs a little money to enroll there.
(b) It is easier than other schools.
(c) It is an alternative school and has more flexibility than traditional schools do.
(d) It is harder than other schools.

4. What do Jasmine and Tyrell share in Chapter 25 in front of the other two boys?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A pie.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) A bagel.

5. Who did Tyrell originally buy his bootlegged MetroCards from?
(a) Cal.
(b) Leon.
(c) Someone Greg knows.
(d) Regg.

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

7. How did Emiliano try to make sure Jasmine stopped running around with so many guys?
(a) Made her wear baggy clothes.
(b) Paid someone to follow her.
(c) Told her teachers to keep an eye on her.
(d) Picked her up every day from school in his bread truck.

8. What kind of job interview does Jasmine have coming up?
(a) One for teaching.
(b) One for typing.
(c) One for hostessing.
(d) One for waitressing.

9. In Chapter 23, what day does Tyrell see Novisha alone, secretly, at her apartment?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

10. What does Leon give to one of the McDonald's workers?
(a) Coats.
(b) $100.
(c) $50.
(d) Shoes.

11. Where is Regg when Tyrell calls him in Chapter 32?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Boston.
(d) Atlanta.

12. Why does Jasmine know so many people?
(a) She has a huge family.
(b) She met a lot of people in jail.
(c) She has a big circle of church-group friends.
(d) She went to a lot of different schools.

13. In Chapter 24, what is Tyrell trying to get Novisha to do with him?
(a) Do his homework for him.
(b) Shop with him.
(c) Write his college applications for him.
(d) Have intercourse.

14. 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.

15. Why does Jasmine think Emiliano will not let her move back in?
(a) He can not afford to support her.
(b) It will not look right if Reyna is not also there.
(c) He does not like her.
(d) He is moving away anyway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tyrell tell Jasmine his biggest mistake was?

2. Who looks like she would do anything Jasmine tells her to do?

3. In Chapter 19, why can Novisha not stay with Tyrell when he surprises her after school?

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

5. At the end of Chapter 29, what does Tyrell think Jasmine is doing with him?

(see the answer keys)

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