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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. How many kilograms of crack did the judge hold Sharanda accountable for?

2. What year was it when Evelyn was deep in addiction and she would give Barnett her paycheck and then take it back in Chapter 2?

3. Where did Sissy move when her grandmother died?

4. How old was Barnett in Chapter 2?

5. What caused Barnett to be absent from school a lot in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Genice's mother, Pearlie, struggle to care for her daughter and her children?

2. In Chapter 7, why did Sharanda not want anything to do with Julie Franklin's request to help her get drugs?

3. What were the sentences for those involved in Sharanda's case?

4. How did Barnett describe the town of Commerce and its history?

5. What did the feds want from Sharanda?

6. When was Evelyn released from prison in Chapter 5, and what were her plans?

7. How does Barnett describe the justice system in Chapter 3?

8. Why did Leland serve time in jail?

9. How often was Sharanda allowed to see Clenesha after she went to prison, and why did she struggle with the visits?

10. When did Evelyn and Billy marry, and where did they live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery uses the five senses and description to help readers imagine concepts. Symbolism uses objects or ideas to represent a concept. How does Barnett use imagery and symbols to represent and describe freedom?

Essay Topic 2

The title of the book is A Knock at Midnight. What sermon of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s inspired the title? What does the title symbolize and how does it relate to Dr. King’s sermon?

Essay Topic 3

Marc and Mike Jr. were toddlers when their father, Mike Wilson was incarcerated? What were the challenges of maintaining a relationship between the boys and their father when Mike was imprisoned?

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