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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kimberly dislike Tariq?
(a) He used to sell her drugs.
(b) He insulted her mother.
(c) He used to threaten to hurt her.
(d) He used to make fun of her body.

2. What does Tom Arlen think was in Tariq's hand when he was shot?
(a) A Snicker's bar.
(b) A gun.
(c) A notebook.
(d) A carton of milk.

3. What does Sammy think about Jack Franklin?
(a) Sammy thinks Jack Franklin had a good reason to kill Tariq.
(b) Sammy thinks Jack Franklin is basically a good man who made a bad choice.
(c) Sammy is very angry at Jack Franklin and is thinking about taking the law into his own hands.
(d) Sammy thinks Jack Franklin should be tried by a jury of his peers.

4. Who tried to give Tariq CPR?
(a) Brick.
(b) Jennica.
(c) Noodle.
(d) Brian.

5. What does Brick ask Noodle to do for him?
(a) Retaliate for Tariq's killing.
(b) Visit Junior in jail.
(c) Go to the bank.
(d) Talk to the press and tell them Tariq was innocent.

6. What does WIll's mother take away that upsets him so much in Chapter 6?
(a) His gun.
(b) His hoodies.
(c) His candy.
(d) His paints.

7. What does Steve Connors wear to work every day?
(a) Surgical scrubs.
(b) A hard hat.
(c) A three-piece suit.
(d) A bulletproof vest.

8. Who shoots Tariq?
(a) Brian Trellis.
(b) Noodle.
(c) Rocky.
(d) Jack Franklin.

9. Which of the following characters is sure Tariq was holding a gun when he died?
(a) Jennica.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Tyrell.
(d) Brick.

10. What is the name of the gang Tariq was being pressured to join?
(a) The Kings.
(b) The Bloods.
(c) The Stingers.
(d) The Crips.

11. Whose car does Jack Franklin borrow?
(a) Kimberly's.
(b) Brick's.
(c) Tom Arlen's.
(d) Noodle's.

12. Which child did Vernesha worry about the most?
(a) Tyrell.
(b) Tariq.
(c) Noodle.
(d) Tina.

13. What is the area of town where the shooting takes place?
(a) Union City.
(b) Scranton.
(c) Underhill.
(d) Washington Square.

14. What does Tyrell remember being mad at Tariq for when they were younger?
(a) "Stealing" the nickname "T" before Tyrell could claim it.
(b) Making fun of his mother.
(c) Going on vacation without him.
(d) Stealing money.

15. Where is Junior when he hears about Tariq's death?
(a) At home.
(b) At work.
(c) At the barbershop.
(d) In jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steve tell Will about going to Underhill?

2. What does Reverend Sloan ask Kimberly when she brings his briefcase back?

3. What does Tariq's grandmother regret not throwing away before he died?

4. What is Vernesha doing when Tariq gets shot?

5. Where does Jack Franklin come to stay after the media drive him out of his own home?

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