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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. What did Tariq start calling Tyrell that seemed to stick with others?

2. How does Rosalita feel watching Tariq's vigil?

3. Who was not one of the original four boys who swore not to join the Kings?

4. Who does Tina go to Tariq's vigil with?

5. Who was the former leader of the Kings?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first thing Tyrell does when he hears there was a shooting on Peach Street?

2. What was the cause of Tariq Johnson's death?

3. Why does Rocky Fry feel guilty about Tariq's death?

4. What does Steve Connors think about the importance of appearances and clothing when you are a black man?

5. Why do Will's friends often make fun of him?

6. Why does Kimberly have some hard feelings towards Tariq?

7. What does Will's mother take away from him after Tariq's killing that makes him angry?

8. Whose house does Jack Franklin go to to hide out and avoid all the media attention he receives after killing Tariq?

9. How does Tyrell find out that it was Tariq who was shot and killed on Peach Street?

10. How does Steve Connors react when he finds out Will has gone down to Tariq's vigil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tyrell and Junior have an important conversation when Tyrell goes to visit Junior in jail. Write an essay analyzing the possible impact of Junior's and Tyrell's conversation on Tyrell's subsequent interactions with the Kings.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining what finally seems to push Tyrell to find the courage he needs to stand up to Brick, and the Kings, once and for all.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing what conclusion Tyrell seems to come to at the end of the novel about whether or not Tariq was a member of the Kings and how that conclusion seems to affect his opinion of Tariq and of their friendship.

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