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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 Jasmine's sister?

2. What does Tyrell tell Novisha the money she finds is for?

3. What does Cal do to make money?

4. In Chapter 8, who comes to Tyrell's room early in the morning?

5. What does Tyrell tell Novisha she smells like?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, why does Jasmine call Tyrell?

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

3. In Chapter 15, who does Tyrell ask to help him organize the party and why?

4. Why does Mrs. Jenkins, Novisha's mother, often give Tyrell food to take home to his family?

5. In Chapter 3, what does Dante want from Tyrell?

6. In Chapter 7, what does Tyrell's mother do that upsets him and what does he tell her?

7. What does Tyrell think of Jasmine when they first meet?

8. What problems is Jasmine having with her sister Reyna?

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

10. What does Tyrell's friend Cal do with his brothers to make money that Tyrell does not want to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is it such a struggle for Tyrell and his family to get enough food, and to get nutritious food? What are some ways Tyrell comes up with to make sure his brother, mother, and himself get enough food and get nutritious food to eat? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What are some ways that both Novisha and Tyrell manipulate Novisha's mother, Mrs. Jenkins, and why do they treat her this way? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What are some major circumstances and problems that Jasmine and Tyrell eventually bond over? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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