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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. When Quan's father was arrested, how far away was his home where his mama lived?

2. When Quan left in 2010, where did he make sure his little brother and sister were?

3. What does Quan have to eat when his aunt takes him and his mother out for lunch in 2013?

4. In Chapter 3, where were Dasia and Gabe when Quan got home?

5. How long has Quan been at Fulton Regional Youth Detenion Center in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Quan needed a break from the tension at his house in Chapter 3?

2. In Chapter 4, why does Quan not tell someone about the violence Dwight inflicts on his mother and how he treats the kids?

3. What does Quan know about Aunt Tiff and her husband's financial situation?

4. In Chapter 3, how long had it been since Trish worked and why?

5. Why was Quan arrested for the first time in Chapter 4?

6. What did Quan get for stealing a phone, and what did White Boy Shawn get for stabbing his father?

7. What did Quan and Justyce have in common when they met in 2010?

8. In Chapter 3, why did Quan steal for the first time?

9. What pushed Quan over the edge in 2012?

10. How did Quan try to keep it together after his father was arrested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Quan joins the Black Jihad. What type of family life does Quan have? Would it be considered dysfunctional? What is Quan looking for when he joins the Black Jihad? Why does he need a family?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Justice is supposed to be impartial and fair. What injustices does Quan face in his life? Does Quan finally get justice?

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