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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 happened once to Tyrell and Troy when their mother was neglectful?
(a) They ended up in foster care.
(b) They almost got hit by a car.
(c) Someone abused them on the street.
(d) They got malnourished.

2. In Chapter 7, why is Tyrell mad when his mother returns to Bennett in the early morning hours?
(a) She brings a man back with her.
(b) She is drunk.
(c) She yells at him again.
(d) She lost her purse.

3. Who is Tyrell's girlfriend?
(a) Zuri.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Novisha.

4. Who was Jasmine living with until recently?
(a) Emiliano.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her other sister Cindy.

5. What has Tyrell always planned to do while Novisha goes to college?
(a) Go to college, too.
(b) Support her.
(c) Sell drugs.
(d) Break up with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tyrell's mother suggest he do to make money for the family in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 13, what neighborhood is Bennett in?

3. What does Tyrell eat at Novisha's house in Chapter 11?

4. In Chapter 14, what does Tyrell feel is sometimes his role with Troy?

5. What does the girl Tyrell meets in Chapter 2 have that turns him off?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is Novisha receiving an award for and how does Tyrell feel about this?

2. Why is Novisha acting strange in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 4, what is wrong with the Bennett?

4. Why does Novisha not want to tell Tyrell who is harassing her at school?

5. In Chapter 11, why does Tyrell feel badly after reading Novisha's diary?

6. Why does Tyrell decide to keep his plans for the party a secret from Novisha?

7. What is one reason Tyrell and his mother and brother are struggling financially?

8. Why does Novisha's mother let Tyrell stay the night in her apartment in Chapter 11?

9. Why does Tyrell think it is important for him to play with and discipline Troy?

10. In Chapter 2, what does Tyrell's mother often do instead of looking for a job?

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