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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 does Jasmine tell Tyrell happened to her father?
(a) He was addicted to drugs and he died one day of a heart attack.
(b) He is in jail.
(c) He died of cancer.
(d) He died in a car crash.

2. What is bothering Tyrell's girlfriend in Chapter 1?
(a) A guy at school is harassing her.
(b) She lost her job.
(c) Her pet just died.
(d) Her friend is depressed.

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

4. Who was Jasmine living with until recently?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Emiliano.
(d) Her other sister Cindy.

5. What does Tyrell make Troy do to make sure he can try to take care of himself as he gets older in Chapter 9?
(a) Kill a roach.
(b) Go to the vending machines alone.
(c) Make a phone call.
(d) Get food for the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one big problem with the shelter Tyrell and his family are sent to in Chapter 4?

2. What does Tyrell's mother suggest he do to make money for the family in Chapter 4?

3. What does Tyrell tell Novisha the money she finds is for?

4. In Chapter 16, who does Tyrell beat up?

5. In Chapter 11, how much money does Tyrell have to get started on his party?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, why does Tyrell feel badly after reading Novisha's diary?

2. What bothers Novisha about her mother's and father's relationship?

3. In Chapter 14, what does Tyrell remember about the few times his father beat his mother?

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

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

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

7. Why is Novisha acting strange in Chapter 1?

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

9. What does Tyrell's friend Cal do with his brothers to make money that Tyrell does not want to do?

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

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