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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. In Chapter 3, when did Barnett lose faith that her mother could be cured?

2. When did Evelyn and Billy marry?

3. Where was Barnett going to go to the University of Texas in Chapter 3?

4. How old was Keyon in Chapter 6?

5. Where did Billy work?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 3, why did Barnett move to live with her grandparents in Campbell?

4. Why was Evelyn put in prison and for how long?

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

6. What struggles did Leland have, and how did he change?

7. What did Jazz find in the bathroom in Chapter 2, and why did seeing what Jazz found make sense to Barnett?

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

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

10. How did Evelyn and her girls get a house, and what was it like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barnett grew up in the small town of Fulbright. What was life like growing up in Fulbright? What is communicated about the importance of community through Barnett’s life there?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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