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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 9, how many times was Quan questioned before he confessed?

2. How many people pulled a gun the night of Martel's birthday?

3. When does Quan meet with Mrs. Friedman for the first time?

4. In Chapter 9, where is the meeting with the DA held?

5. How long does Justcye tell the DA that he and Quan have known one another?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, during the meeting Justyce calls, what does Mrs. Friedman say about ballistics?

2. How is Quan described at the meeting Justyce calls in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 6, what was Martel's organization and how was it constructed?

4. In Chapter 8, what separates Quan from his high school diploma and what is his assertion?

5. In Chapter 8, what news does Quan's lawyer have for him?

6. How does Quan feel about the deal his attorney presents to him in Chapter 8?

7. What was found when Quan and his mother were cleaning out Dwight's things?

8. What do Justyce, Jared, and SJ decide to do?

9. What does Quan envision might happen if the police start searching for the gun that killed Castillo?

10. Who meets with the DA in Chapter 9, and what does the DA agree to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use analogies in the book? How do analogies help readers understand unfamiliar ideas or understand events or characters?

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

Quan believes that the connections in his life have affected the choices he has made. Why does Quan lack positive connections in his life after his father is arrested? How has he seen the advantages of having positive connections in someone’s life? Why does Quan believe that the negative connections in his life have affected the choices he has made?

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