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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 the person at Jasmine's school try to entice Tyrell to come back with?
2. What sport did Tyrell and his father used to play together?
3. In Chapter 17, where is Jasmine going?
4. Who does Cal bring up that annoys Tyrell in Chapter 19?
5. Where is Cal going to go when his brothers tell him to leave the apartment for awhile?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Tyrell's mother so upset about what the EAU people told her earlier that day in Chapter 33?
2. In Chapter 28, how does Jasmine "set up" Tyrell?
3. In Chapter 31, what does Tyrell tell Jasmine he is worried about when his father gets out of prison?
4. In Chapter 17, what does Tyrell say to his mother about meeting Troy's teacher?
5. What does Jasmine tell Tyrell she is excited about in Chapter 25?
6. What does Emiliano give to Tyrell that he accepts and knows his mother will like?
7. Why does Tyrell worry that his family will not get good housing when they have to leave Bennett?
8. What does Tyrell primarily want to use the cash he is going to make from the party for?
9. Why does Tyrell get angry that Dante bought Troy a coat and boots?
10. What does Cal bring up in Chapter 19 that really upsets Tyrell?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Tyrell's relationship with jealousy throughout the novel? What does this reveal about his character? 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
What are some ways that both Novisha and Tyrell manipulate Novisha's mother, Mrs. Jenkins, and why do they treat her this way? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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