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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. When Riley met Corey, what did he say was his favorite movie?

2. What car does Jen remember she drove to Chicago to pick up Riley for winter break her sophomore year at Northwestern?

3. When does Riley remember that Ryan DiNucci left her a note in her locker saying, "you think you're so great you niger" (203)?

4. What is the name of a guy at the gas station where Riley stops before she reaches the town where her grandmother's funeral is being held?

5. How long is Riley's segment on the car accident on 676?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jen describe Chase as he is when she first sees him, and what does she feel?

2. How does Jen remember feeling when she went to see Riley at Northwestern?

3. What does Scotty have to say when he learns that Riley is friends with Jen?

4. Why does it feel personal to Riley every time a Black person dies an unnecessary death?

5. Where is Jen when she goes into labor and what happens?

6. What information does Sabrina provide Riley about charges for the shooting?

7. Why does Riley meet Sabrina Cowell at a fundraiser?

8. How did Gigi want to be dressed when she was buried, and how was she dressed?

9. How did Riley meet Corey?

10. How was Justin different in appearance from the suspect the police were searching for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jen has been jealous of Riley at various times in her life. When has Jen been jealous of Riley? What does her jealousy reveal about her ignorance?

Essay Topic 2

Riley has had to survive a lot as a Black child and then a Black woman. What is revealed about survival through her experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Riley walks to meet Jen for dinner, and she notices how the street where the restaurant is has changed. How has the street changed? How is gentrification changing Philadelphia? What are the pros and cons of the changes?

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