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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. When did Jen's mother become pregnant with her?

2. When does Riley remember that she changed her name?

3. In Chapter 3, where is Shaun working?

4. After Justin is shot, which photo does he think his mother will choose of him for display?

5. What is the name of Gigi's cousin who was hanged for dating a white girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Justin get shot?

2. What was the problem with Riley's job in Birmingham?

3. Why did Riley lend Jen money last Christmas?

4. When did Riley decide she wanted to be a news anchor?

5. How did Riley get the job in Philadelphia?

6. What picture does Justin think his mother will choose to show of him on the news?

7. Where does Riley meet Jen in Chapter 1, and how has the street changed?

8. How does Riley feel when she goes to church in Chapter 3?

9. How did Jen and Riley meet?

10. What does Jen learn about the shooting the day after it happened?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Riley goes to church with her mother in Chapter 3. Why does Riley go to church with her mother? What is the importance of religion and faith in Riley’s life? Why is church an escape for her?

Essay Topic 2

Cookie has never liked Riley. Why has Cookie never liked Riley? How did she try to persuade Jen to not have Riley as the maid of honor at her wedding? Why does Cookie suggest that Riley interview Kevin? Is she being hypocritical in wanting Riley’s help?

Essay Topic 3

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of We Are Not Like Them, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

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