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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which person in Kiran’s family was also interested in dance? (from Part 1, Kindling – Section 3)

His mother.

His grandmother.

His father.

His cousin.

2.

What are some of the things that Kiran feels guilty about hiding? (from Part 1, “Kindling” - Section 2)

The butter, Cody’s pornography, and his secret stash of makeup.

His Strawberry Shortcake doll, his Penthouse magazine, and the butter.

His Penthouse magazine, the butter, and Melissa’s Barbie dolls.

His Strawberry Shortcake doll, his autographed picture of Whitney Houston, and his Penthouse magazine.

3.

Why does Kiran stay behind in the park after Cody and Donny leave? (from Part 2, “Brushfire” - Section 1)

He hopes to find someone to have sex with him.

He hopes to see the teenagers smoking drugs.

He hopes to retrieve his recorder.

He hopes to meet Rodney again.

4.

What is the real reason that Kiran’s skin has been turning blue? (from Part 2, Brushfire – Section 4)

One of the mineral supplements given to him by his father has the quality of turning people’s skins blue.

He is suffering from a particular blood disorder that turns people’s skin blue.

One of the mineral supplements given to him by his mother has the quality of turning people’s skin blue.

His cells have absorbed the pigmentation of his mother’s makeup.

5.

What are some of the noteworthy manifestations of the color blue in this final section of the book? (from Part 2, Brushfire – Section 4)

The core of blue flame in the candle; Mrs. Nevins’ turquoise dress; the sleeping pills Kiran takes at the hospital.

The sleeping pills Kiran takes at the hospital; the bedclothes he is given at home; the color of his costume for the talent show.

The bedclothes he is given at home; the color of his costume for the talent show; the core of blue flame in the candle.

Mrs. Nevins’ turquoise dress; the sleeping pills Kiran takes at the hospital; the bedclothes he is given at home.

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