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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. Who does Tyrell ask for money for his party?
(a) His own father.
(b) His own mother.
(c) Andre, Greg and Cal.
(d) Novisha.

2. 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 will not let him in.
(c) His mother and brother are both gone.
(d) Troy is not there.

3. In Chapter 10, who is Cal's girlfriend?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Novisha.
(c) Zuri.
(d) Tina.

4. What has Tyrell seen his father do to his mother in the past that he is upset by?
(a) Beat her.
(b) Call the police on her.
(c) Insult her in front of strangers.
(d) Steal her money.

5. In Chapter 11, how much money does Tyrell have to get started on his party?
(a) $300.
(b) $150.
(c) $1000.
(d) $750.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tyrell get good food for his family in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 13, what neighborhood is Bennett in?

3. What did Tyrell's father once tell him was an important as a man?

4. What does Ms. Jenkins do for Troy in Chapter 6 that Tyrell is grateful for?

5. What does Tyrell's girlfriend say she can get for him in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one reason Tyrell and his mother and brother are struggling financially?

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

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

4. Why does Mrs. Jenkins, Novisha's mother, often give Tyrell food to take home to his family?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why is Novisha acting strange in Chapter 1?

(see the answer keys)

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