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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. How does Tyrell sometimes make fast cash?

2. Why is Tyrell so mad at his mother in Chapter 12?

3. What does Jasmine tell Tyrell happened to her mother?

4. What does Tyrell read in Novisha's diary that upsets him?

5. What room does Jasmine stay in in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Tyrell think of Jasmine when they first meet?

4. In Chapter 15, who does Tyrell ask to help him organize the party and why?

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

6. What is one reason Tyrell and his mother and brother are struggling financially?

7. What does Tyrell's mother give to Dante in Chapter 14 that makes him irate?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Tyrone, Tyrell's father, tell him about treating women after Tyrell sees Tyrone beat his mother badly? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why does Tyrell fear he and his family might be stuck at Bennett for a long time, longer than usual? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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