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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. Who is Tariq's grandmother?

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

3. Where is Kimberly when she hears the sirens that she later realizes are for Tariq?

4. Who is Tariq's sister?

5. Who is Will's stepfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sammy regret the most about his reaction to Tariq's shooting?

2. Why does Reverend Alabaster Sloan feel guilty about Tariq's killing?

3. What is Melody's strongest memory of Tariq?

4. What are Jennica and Noodle doing when they witness Tariq's death?

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

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

7. What happens between Kimberly and Reverend Alabaster Sloan when they meet for the first time for Kimberly to do his makeup?

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

9. What does Brick think about whether or not Tariq has a gun when he is shot?

10. Who is Kimberly most concerned about after Tariq's killing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring how Sammy's history with Tariq affects the way he feels about his own actions during Tariq's shooting, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the role that the older and elderly women like Rosalita and Redeema play in the larger community of Underhill following Tariq's death and the turmoil that follows from it, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 3

How does Magoon portray the media and the individual conduct of media professionals in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text.

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