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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. Why does the person at Jasmine's school think it might be a good fit for Tyrell?
(a) It only costs a little money to enroll there.
(b) It is harder than other schools.
(c) It is an alternative school and has more flexibility than traditional schools do.
(d) It is easier than other schools.

2. What does Ms. Jenkins want to talk to Tyrell's mother about at the end of Chapter 30?
(a) Asking her to get new clothes for Tyrell.
(b) Inviting her to dinner that week.
(c) Asking her to get college applications for Tyrell.
(d) Asking her to pay her money back.

3. In Chapter 24, what is Tyrell trying to get Novisha to do with him?
(a) Shop with him.
(b) Have intercourse.
(c) Do his homework for him.
(d) Write his college applications for him.

4. In Chapter 26, what does Tyrell decide he wants to do with Jasmine?
(a) Go to the same school.
(b) Get a job at the same place.
(c) Study.
(d) Sleep with her.

5. What does Tyrell ask his mother to do in Chapter 22 for the family?
(a) Sell her clothes for them.
(b) Their hair.
(c) Cook dinner for them.
(d) Their laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 31, why is Tyrell's mother so mad at his father?

2. What does Tyrell tell his mother on the train to Novisha's house in Chapter 34?

3. What does Tyrell mother says she thinks of Jasmine?

4. In Chapter 17, where is Jasmine going?

5. In Chapter 21, what does Jasmine's t-shirt say?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, what does Tyrell ask Leon to help him with and what does he think of Leon?

2. In Chapter 24, what does Tyrell pressure Novisha into doing?

3. What does Emiliano give to Tyrell that he accepts and knows his mother will like?

4. Why is Tyrell worried about his mother going to Novisha's house for dinner with him?

5. Why does Tyrell worry that his family will not get good housing when they have to leave Bennett?

6. What does Troy's teacher give Tyrell in Chapter 27 that he is grateful for and ashamed of?

7. What does Jasmine tell Tyrell she is excited about in Chapter 25?

8. In Chapter 28, how does Jasmine "set up" Tyrell?

9. In Chapter 26, what is Tyrell worried about having to do with his party?

10. In Chapter 29, what does Jasmine do for Tyrell that he really appreciates?

(see the answer keys)

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