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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tyrell's father once tell him was an important as a man?
(a) To take care of his woman.
(b) To never do anything illegal.
(c) To get a college degree.
(d) To take care of one's own children.

2. What does Tyrell tell Novisha she smells like?
(a) Biscuits.
(b) Jasmine.
(c) Peach soap.
(d) Cookies.

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

4. How does Tyrell sometimes make fast cash?
(a) Selling bootleg purses.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Skimming MetroCards.
(d) Selling drugs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened once to Tyrell and Troy when their mother was neglectful?

2. In Chapter 14, what does Tyrell feel is sometimes his role with Troy?

3. Who is Tyrell's little brother?

4. What does Tyrell eat at Novisha's house in Chapter 11?

5. In Chapter 7, why is Tyrell mad when his mother returns to Bennett in the early morning hours?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Novisha not want to tell Tyrell who is harassing her at school?

2. What problems is Jasmine having with her sister Reyna?

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

4. In Chapter 7, what does Tyrell's mother do that upsets him and what does he tell her?

5. In Chapter 12, why does Jasmine call Tyrell?

6. In Chapter 15, who does Tyrell ask to help him organize the party and why?

7. Why does Tyrell think it is important for him to play with and discipline Troy?

8. Why does Novisha's mother let Tyrell stay the night in her apartment in Chapter 11?

9. In Chapter 3, what does Dante want from Tyrell?

10. What does Tyrell's mother give to Dante in Chapter 14 that makes him irate?

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