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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 "Oreo," where does Joni's grandmother live?

2. On Tompkins, what type of deli meats do the bodegas sell in "The Ingredients"?

3. In "Out of the Silence," when did Tessa die?

4. What class did Cassie and Tessa have in "Out of the Silence"?

5. When was Linton McCants shot by the police?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Out of the Silence," what does Cassie learn about Tessa's death?

2. Where was Ibi Zoboi born and what is her country known for?

3. What do Jamal, Big Boy, Flaco, and Randy talk about when they walk home from the pool, and what do they eat when they get to Flaco's house?

4. In "Oreo," who is Celia?

5. What does career path does Nivia's father want her to follow and why?

6. What does the fire chief say about the blaze at the Mall-Stars, and what are Shawn's thoughts about the blaze?

7. Where does Cam spend his summers?

8. Where do Shawn, DeMarcus, and Amir go after work and why?

9. How is Raven spending her spring break and why?

10. Why do Jamal, Big Boy, Flaco, and Randy never shower after swimming?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Onyekachi in “Samson and the Delilahs” was a child during the Nigerian Civil War. What were Mrs. Onyekachi’s experiences during the war? Why has it been difficult for her to talk about the experiences? Why is finally talking about the experiences beneficial for her?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of “Black Enough” is a theme in the stories "Black Enough," "Warning: Color May Fade," and "Oreo.” How is the theme of Black Enough woven through these stories? What is revealed about social constructs through the development of this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in the stories in Black Enough? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

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