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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. In Chapter 15, what friend of Tyrell's father does he call to help with the party?
2. What happens to Jasmine in Chapter 16?
3. In Chapter 14, what does Tyrell feel is sometimes his role with Troy?
4. What does Cal do to make money?
5. In Chapter 16, who does Tyrell beat up?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Tyrell think it is important for him to play with and discipline Troy?
2. In Chapter 6, what is Novisha receiving an award for and how does Tyrell feel about this?
3. In Chapter 3, what does Dante want from Tyrell?
4. What bothers Novisha about her mother's and father's relationship?
5. What is one way Tyrell consistently makes money that is illegal but on the low end of the crime scale?
6. In Chapter 14, what does Tyrell remember about the few times his father beat his mother?
7. Why does Tyrell decide to keep his plans for the party a secret from Novisha?
8. What does Tyrell's friend Cal do with his brothers to make money that Tyrell does not want to do?
9. Why does Novisha's mother let Tyrell stay the night in her apartment in Chapter 11?
10. What does Tyrell's mother give to Dante in Chapter 14 that makes him irate?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Tyrell feel when he is at Novisha's house, and how does he describe their relationship in the early part of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing Coe's language and tone throughout the novel.
Essay Topic 3
What is Tyrell's relationship with jealousy throughout the novel? What does this reveal about his character? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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