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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 Tyrell's girlfriend say she can get for him in Chapter 3?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Hand-written essays.
(c) Phone credit.
(d) A car.

2. Where is Tyrell's father?
(a) Prison.
(b) Dead.
(c) Out to sea in the Navy.
(d) At work.

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

4. What does Jasmine do for Troy in Chapter 12?
(a) Helps him with his Spanish.
(b) Teaches him piano.
(c) Brings him to school.
(d) Takes care of him while he is alone.

5. Why is Novisha angry at Tyrell in Chapter 11?
(a) He cheated on her.
(b) He lost all her money.
(c) He is high.
(d) He is drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does EAU stand for?

2. How does Tyrell sometimes make fast cash?

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

4. Which old acquaintance of his father's calls Tyrell in Chapter 3?

5. What happens when Tyrell goes back to his mother's and brother's room in Chapter 6 in the morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Tyrell decide to keep his plans for the party a secret from Novisha?

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

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