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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom is Neeka's brother Albert named?
(a) Albert Louis-Jean.
(b) Albert Brooks.
(c) Albert Schweitzer.
(d) Albert Einstein.

2. What does Jayjones think will not help racism?
(a) The cops stopping black men for no reason.
(b) A suit and college degree.
(c) The class on racism that is required in school.
(d) Letting the white boys win the basketball pickup game.

3. What does D think one needs to find in life?
(a) A big purpose.
(b) A lot of friends.
(c) A way to get around the system.
(d) A kind boyfriend.

4. Who is Tash?
(a) Emmett's older brother who is in jail.
(b) Emmett's father.
(c) A black minister who is too white.
(d) A black man shot for no reason in a white neighborhood.

5. What school does Jayjones attend?
(a) He is out of school.
(b) Washington School for the Arts.
(c) Grady High School.
(d) Lincoln High.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Tupac when Chapter 10 opens?

2. What is D allowed to do during the day?

3. What is the narrator's mother like?

4. What are Neeka and the narrator doing?

5. What reputation does the narrator have?

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