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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 does Tyrell's mother suggest he do to make money for the family in Chapter 4?
2. What does Jasmine do for Troy in Chapter 12?
3. In Chapter 10, who is Cal's girlfriend?
4. Where does Tyrell go to eat with Novisha's family in Chapter 6?
5. In Chapter 12, what does Novisha find in Tyrell's pocket?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 7, what does Tyrell's mother do that upsets him and what does he tell her?
2. What is one reason Tyrell and his mother and brother are struggling financially?
3. In Chapter 2, what does Tyrell's mother often do instead of looking for a job?
4. In Chapter 11, why does Tyrell feel badly after reading Novisha's diary?
5. What does Novisha give Tyrell in Chapter 3 and what does this gift mean to him?
6. In Chapter 14, what does Tyrell remember about the few times his father beat his mother?
7. What is one way Tyrell consistently makes money that is illegal but on the low end of the crime scale?
8. What problems is Jasmine having with her sister Reyna?
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 it is important for him to play with and discipline Troy?
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
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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