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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which period does Principal Trask announce a reminder about dress code?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Third.
(c) First.
(d) Second.

2. With which of the following do the acknowledgements conclude?
(a) “Some things are worth the trouble. For real.”
(b) “Bernard’s laughter is so loud, it’s like a lion’s roar.”
(c) “Sometimes you don’t even realize you’re holding your breath until you finally let it out.”
(d) “We need diverse books, Black girl magic is real, and Black lives matter.”

3. With which of the following does Chapter 53: "Black & Blue" begin?
(a) “I’m hustling to English.”
(b) “When I see Tyler in shop, I shove the armband I made for Julia into his sweaty hand.”
(c) “The next day I bring Isabella and Julia an armband.”
(d) “In shop, Yolanda has her head down low over her circuit board.”

4. Which of the following students accosts Alex?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Aaron.
(d) David.

5. Of what does Shayla note Principal Trask’s breath smells?
(a) Candy corn.
(b) Black licorice.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Circus peanuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Shayla suggest would be a good alternative to To Kill a Mockingbird?

2. With which of the following does Chapter 41: "Later" begin?

3. With what does Principal Trask threaten Shayla?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 37: "BD / AD" begin?

5. Which color does Shayla note Isabella shows while sick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Shayla tell Bernard to take off his improvised armband?

2. How is Coach West dressed when she greets Shayla at the mall?

3. How does Shayla’s track team commemorate its victory?

4. What challenge does Shayla’s mother put before Principal Trask?

5. To what does Shayla ascribe the prevalence of armbands at her school?

6. What reasons does Shayla note for wanting a closer friendship with Yolanda?

7. What is Mr. Powell’s warning to Shayla?

8. Why does Shayla reject the premise of “blue lives matter”?

9. What does Shayla note wanting for Christmas (194)?

10. Shayla notes that Ms. Jacobs had offered to skip any portions of the eyeball journal paper-clipped together. What passage, if any, does Shayla opt to clip?

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