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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Neeka resentful on the trip?
(a) She has to watch her two younger brothers.
(b) She was supposed to go to a birthday party that day.
(c) She was supposed to go to the movies with a boy that day.
(d) She does not feel well.

2. How does the narrator describe the prison guards?
(a) As cold.
(b) As friendly.
(c) As intimidating.
(d) As kindly.

3. When was the first time Tupac was shot?
(a) December, 1995.
(b) November, 1994.
(c) October, 1993.
(d) August, 1992.

4. Why have the narrator and Neeka not gone to visit D at her house?
(a) They have never wanted to visit D.
(b) They don't have money for the bus.
(c) They aren't allowed to leave the block.
(d) D won't let them see where she lives.

5. Why does the narrator's mother question her about D?
(a) To find out if D is homeless.
(b) To ensure she is not the wrong type of person for her daughter to know.
(c) To make certain that D has enough food.
(d) To find out if D is a classmate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what regret does the narrator's mother express?

2. What does Neeka want to do?

3. What does the narrator say about D's mother?

4. What makes the narrator jealous of D?

5. What racial heritage is D?

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