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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kiara remember she and Marcus used to try to steel on street corners?
(a) Necklaces.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Bracelets.
(d) Paintings.

2. What is the name of Trevor's teacher who takes away his basketball cards on page 47?
(a) Ms. Cortez.
(b) Mr. Estevan.
(c) Mr. Baker.
(d) Ms. Wilson.

3. What color heels is Camila wearing the second time Kiara sees her?
(a) Silver.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Gold.

4. How long after Kiara's father was released from San Quentin did he die of prostrate cancer?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

5. What does Trevor have for breakfast before Kiara takes him to school at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Off-brand Rice Krispies.
(b) Off-brand Cheerios.
(c) Off-brand Lucky Charms.
(d) Off-brand Shredded Wheat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Kiara's father when he joined the Panthers?

2. On page 30, how much time does Marcus want Kiara to give him to produce a profitable song?

3. How old was Alé when her sister went missing?

4. On page 104, when did Ruth from Bottle Caps die?

5. After Kiara pays March's rent on page 100, what does she buy Trevor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Kiara's mother go to prison?

2. What do Alè and Kiara get from the Joy Funeral Home on page 18?

3. Where is Kiara's mother on page 81?

4. Why is Trevor worried about leaving on page 63, and how is he trying to survive?

5. On page 100, how is Kiara feeling about prostitution?

6. Who is Tony and what does he offer Kiara?

7. How does Kiara decide to get into prostitution?

8. Who is Camila?

9. What happens when the heel on Kiara's shoe breaks on page 93?

10. What does Kiara remember about getting her ears pierced?

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