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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 happens when Tyrell goes back to his mother's and brother's room in Chapter 6 in the morning?
(a) His mother has overdosed on drugs.
(b) His mother and brother are both gone.
(c) His mother will not let him in.
(d) Troy is not there.

2. What do Tyrell and Novisha make for breakfast in Chapter 12?
(a) French toast.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Cereal.

3. What does Tyrell eat at Novisha's house in Chapter 11?
(a) Rice and turkey wings.
(b) Macaroni and cheese.
(c) Burgers.
(d) Chicken and potatoes.

4. What does Ms. Jenkins do for Troy in Chapter 6 that Tyrell is grateful for?
(a) Sends home money for him with Tyrell.
(b) Sets up a college fund for him.
(c) Sends home a dinner from Red Lobster for him.
(d) Gives Tyrell a coat for him.

5. What is one big problem with the shelter Tyrell and his family are sent to in Chapter 4?
(a) Shag carpet.
(b) Drug dealers outside.
(c) A hole in the roof.
(d) Roaches.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much does Regg generally take as a cut for his help at a party?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Novisha find in Tyrell's pocket?

4. Who is Troy's teacher?

5. Who is Jasmine's sister?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Novisha acting strange in Chapter 1?

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

7. What is one way Tyrell consistently makes money that is illegal but on the low end of the crime scale?

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

9. In Chapter 2, what does Tyrell's mother often do instead of looking for a job?

10. In Chapter 6, what is Novisha receiving an award for and how does Tyrell feel about this?

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