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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who thinks Andrew is interfering with business?
(a) The drug pushers.
(b) The skating rink manager.
(c) The hot dog vendor.
(d) The blind, old man who plays who trumpet for money on the corner.

2. What sounds does Andrew like to hear on Asphalt Hill?
(a) The metal being smashed.
(b) The tires settling when they throw a new batch on the pile.
(c) The wheels on concrete.
(d) The seagulls eating the garbage.

3. What does Yolanda's Momma find in Andrew's pocket?
(a) A bag of marijuana.
(b) A gun.
(c) A note from the drug dealer who shot the principal.
(d) A bag of cocaine.

4. What does Yolanda do for the first time in months?
(a) Relax.
(b) Play the piano.
(c) Turn down dessert.
(d) Cry.

5. What does Shirley Piper wonder about Yolanda?
(a) Why Yolanda would want the teacher to call on her.
(b) If Yolanda is a genius.
(c) If Yolanda studies for hours at night.
(d) Why Yolando does not report the students who harass Yolanda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yolanda fear in front of her Aunt Tiny?

2. What does Shirley have with her when she visits Yolanda?

3. How is Shirley?

4. To what smell does Yolando wake?

5. Of what does Yolanda try to convince herself as she runs to the park?

(see the answer key)

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