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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. Which old acquaintance of his father's calls Tyrell in Chapter 3?
2. What does Tyrell's mother give to Dante?
3. In Chapter 7, why is Tyrell mad when his mother returns to Bennett in the early morning hours?
4. What does Tyrell's mother suggest he do to make money for the family in Chapter 4?
5. Who is Tyrell's girlfriend?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is one reason Tyrell and his mother and brother are struggling financially?
2. Why does Novisha's mother let Tyrell stay the night in her apartment in Chapter 11?
3. In Chapter 15, who does Tyrell ask to help him organize the party and why?
4. Why does Tyrell decide to keep his plans for the party a secret from Novisha?
5. What bothers Novisha about her mother's and father's relationship?
6. Why does Mrs. Jenkins, Novisha's mother, often give Tyrell food to take home to his family?
7. What does Tyrell's mother give to Dante in Chapter 14 that makes him irate?
8. Why does Tyrell think his mother wants to keep Troy, his brother, in special education classes?
9. In Chapter 7, what does Tyrell's mother do that upsets him and what does he tell her?
10. Why is Novisha acting strange in Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are some of the first signs of major tension between Novisha and Tyrell, and how does Tyrell feel about what he thinks are Novisha's expectations and criticisms of him? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Why is Tyrell worried about his mother and Mrs. Jenkins, Novisha's mother, all having dinner together? What happens at the dinner, and how does Tyrell feel afterwards? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 3
What are some major circumstances and problems that Jasmine and Tyrell eventually bond over? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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