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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cal's advice to Tyrell for keeping Novisha as his girl?
(a) Give her money.
(b) Go back to school.
(c) Sleep with her.
(d) Give her books.

2. In Chapter 31, why is Tyrell's mother so mad at his father?
(a) He said he wants to sell their car.
(b) He said he wants a divorce.
(c) He said he is only going to do legitimate parties from now on.
(d) He said he wants her to get a job.

3. In Chapter 28, what does Jasmine do to Tyrell when he gets to her school?
(a) Leaves him waiting for hours.
(b) Tries to set him up with a counselor to enroll him there.
(c) Pretends like she does not know him.
(d) Has lunch with him there.

4. Why does the person at Jasmine's school think it might be a good fit for Tyrell?
(a) It only costs a little money to enroll there.
(b) It is harder than other schools.
(c) It is easier than other schools.
(d) It is an alternative school and has more flexibility than traditional schools do.

5. In Chapter 24, what is Tyrell trying to get Novisha to do with him?
(a) Have intercourse.
(b) Shop with him.
(c) Write his college applications for him.
(d) Do his homework for him.

6. In Chapter 23, who does Tyrell visit while he waits for Novisha?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Cal.
(d) Andre.

7. What do Jasmine and Tyrell share in Chapter 25 in front of the other two boys?
(a) A bagel.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) A pie.

8. What is one major reason Tyrell wants to make money on his party?
(a) He wants to make his father proud.
(b) He wants to fulfill the terms of his parole.
(c) He wants to impress Novisha.
(d) His mother will not have to depend on people like Dante for money.

9. What does Ms. Jenkins do in Chapter 20 that is a nice gesture but that Tyrell is dreading?
(a) Gives him money.
(b) Invites his family to church.
(c) Invites his whole family for dinner.
(d) Invites his family to Bible camp.

10. What sport did Tyrell and his father used to play together?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Tennis.

11. Why does Jasmine think Emiliano will not let her move back in?
(a) He is moving away anyway.
(b) It will not look right if Reyna is not also there.
(c) He can not afford to support her.
(d) He does not like her.

12. In Chapter 23, what day does Tyrell see Novisha alone, secretly, at her apartment?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Wednesday.

13. Who calls Tyrell at the end of Chapter 18?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Novisha.
(c) His mother.
(d) Cal.

14. At the end of Chapter 21, what does Tyrell think about Jasmine?
(a) She is going to end up working as a prostitute.
(b) She might have money to lend him.
(c) She is lying all the time.
(d) He is more similar to her than he is to Novisha.

15. How did Emiliano try to make sure Jasmine stopped running around with so many guys?
(a) Picked her up every day from school in his bread truck.
(b) Told her teachers to keep an eye on her.
(c) Made her wear baggy clothes.
(d) Paid someone to follow her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Morton give Tyrell before he leaves Troy's school?

2. What does Emiliano give Tyrell to drink in Chapter 30?

3. Why does Jasmine know so many people?

4. In Chapter 27, what does Troy's teacher tell Tyrell about Troy?

5. Where is Regg when Tyrell calls him in Chapter 32?

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