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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of equipment does Tyrell's father have in storage?

2. What does Tyrell eat at Novisha's house in Chapter 11?

3. Why is Novisha angry at Tyrell in Chapter 11?

4. Who is Troy's teacher?

5. What do Tyrell and Novisha make for breakfast in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 4, what is wrong with the Bennett?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Novisha give Tyrell in Chapter 3 and what does this gift mean to him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Leon tell Tyrell about his father at Tyrell's party that Tyrell is not sure about, but he thinks might be true? How does Leon's accusation affect Tyrell's impressions of his father? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Tyrell feel when he is at Novisha's house, and how does he describe their relationship in the early part of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why is it such a struggle for Tyrell and his family to get enough food, and to get nutritious food? What are some ways Tyrell comes up with to make sure his brother, mother, and himself get enough food and get nutritious food to eat? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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