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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. Who does Cal bring up that annoys Tyrell in Chapter 19?
2. Why did Tyrell's father say his old girlfriends did not really suit Tyrell?
3. What does Ms. Jenkins say to Novisha that prompts her to roll her eyes in Chapter 34?
4. In Chapter 26, what does Tyrell tell Jasmine that Novisha does which upsets him?
5. Why does Tyrell have a hard time understanding Jasmine's conversation with Emiliano in Chapter 30?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 17, what does Tyrell say to his mother about meeting Troy's teacher?
2. Why does Tyrell get angry that Dante bought Troy a coat and boots?
3. In Chapter 31, what does Tyrell tell Jasmine he is worried about when his father gets out of prison?
4. What does Tyrell primarily want to use the cash he is going to make from the party for?
5. In Chapter 30, what does Tyrell think of Emiliano when he first meets him?
6. What does Emiliano give to Tyrell that he accepts and knows his mother will like?
7. In Chapter 28, how does Jasmine "set up" Tyrell?
8. In Chapter 18, what does Tyrell ask Leon to help him with and what does he think of Leon?
9. What school does Jasmine go to and why?
10. In Chapter 31, why is Tyrell's mother distressed after her most recent visit to his father?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What happens between Tyrell and Novisha towards the end of the novel that makes him decide things will never be the same between them? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
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.
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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