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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Kim return to school after playing hooky? (from Chapter 3 )

She wants to prove her cousin Nelson wrong by becoming smarter than he is.

She is afraid in the apartment alone, so she returns to the safety of the school.

She recognizes that she is her and her mother's only hope for a better life.

She is too cold in the apartment and thinks that the school building is warmer.

2.

Why does Aunt Paula invite Ma and Kim to her house for dinner? (from Chapter 7)

Because she wants to demonstrate that Nelson can still be more successful than Kim.

Because she believes that she has treated her relatives cruelly and wants to change her ways.

Because she wants to offer Ma and Kim the spare bedroom in her house.

Because she thinks that Kim is smart and will be useful to her one day.

3.

What does Annette's living situation, in contrast to Kim's, suggest about their area of Brooklyn? (from Chapter 4)

The area is almost all white.

The area is very economically diverse.

The area is very poor.

The area is very racially diverse.

4.

How does Kim feel about her place at Harrison Prep during her tour of the school? (from Chapter 5 )

She feels welcomed because all of the students and staff are friendly to her right away.

She feels like she will be duly challenged since the math at her elementary school is boring to her.

She feels as though she will fit in because many of the school's students are there on scholarship.

She feels out of place because of the circumstances of her home life.

5.

How does Matt view Kim's commitment to success? (from Chapter 13 and Epilogue)

He is proud of her accomplishments and wants to help her every step of the way.

He is jealous of her because he also wants to attend Yale.

He likes her so much because she is smart and has big dreams.

He thinks she would be happier at home with him taking care of her.

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