Emako Blue Final Exam Review

The setting of the story is important because...

• it tells about Emako's funeral.

• it contains information about ghettos.

• it is the best place for Emako to get a record deal.

• it includes gang neighborhoods, and gangs destroyed Emako's life.

Jamal took Emako to ____________________ and it made him feel like a man.

On her first visit to Emako's house, Monterey sees a gang member drive by in his car. This event foreshadows which of the following?

• A fight between Jamal and Emako about Gina.

• Eddie's encounter with gang members at the bus stop.

• Emako's death in a drive-by shooting.

• Dante's release from prison.

Why is Dante responsible for Emako's death?

• He was the intended target of the drive-by.

• He called Emako outside before the shooting.

• He was in the car that did the drive-by.

• He sent Emako on an errand to Burger King.

What does Savannah realize at the end of the story?

• Jamal was a player.

• Emako was a genuinely nice person.

• She was jealous of Emako.

• Gina wasn't a true friend.

Marcel told Jamal that the family was moving to San Diego to live with his auntie. What was the reason? Check all that apply.

• They were afraid that the gangbangers were going to come back looking for Dante.

• They wanted to get out of the ghetto.

• Verna got a new job in San Diego.

• They couldn't handle living in the house where Emako died.

Savannah's mother was finally able to connect with Savannah by asking her if she wanted to__________________.

Which sentence from the story supports the idea that Monterey will be affected by Emako's death for the rest of her life?

• My friend, Emako Blue, was supposed to be a star.

• I remembered the sound of the bullets.

• "Stop treating me like I'm a baby!"

• The rain was falling harder and my clothes were getting wet.

Which characters were dynamic? Check all that apply.

• Monterey

• Jamal

• Eddie

• Savannah

Eddie applied for admission to _______________ colleges.