Pride Remix Novel Quiz

What neighborhood does Zuri Benitez and her family live in?

• Harlem

• Bushwick

• Queens

• Brooklyn Heights

What does Zuri love to do in her free time?

• Dance

• Write poetry

• Paint murals

• Play basketball

Why is Zuri initially suspicious of the Darcy family?

• She believes they are stuck-up and don’t belong in the neighborhood

• They refuse to talk to her family

• They try to buy her parents’ store

• They complain about the noise in the area

How does Janae, Zuri’s older sister, feel about Ainsley Darcy?

• She dislikes him and ignores him

• She quickly falls for him

• She sees him as a rival

• She doesn’t trust him but gives him a chance

What is the significance of poetry in Zuri’s life?

• It helps her express her emotions and thoughts about change

• It is how she connects with her mother

• It is her secret hobby that she doesn’t share with others

• It is a tradition passed down from her grandmother

How does Darius Darcy’s personality compare to Zuri’s first impression of him?

• He remains arrogant and distant throughout the book

• He softens and proves to be thoughtful and kind

• He ignores Zuri completely

• He turns out to be worse than she originally thought

What major issue does Zuri struggle with throughout the novel?

• Her fear of leaving her family behind when she goes to college

• Her desire to move out of her neighborhood

• Her dream of becoming a professional poet

• Her rivalry with her sisters

What role does Madrina, the Benitez family's landlord, play in Zuri’s life?

• She encourages Zuri to embrace her roots, love, and change.

• She disapproves of Zuri’s poetry

• She pushes Zuri to move out of Bushwick

• She warns Zuri to stay away from the Darcy brothers

Why does Zuri get upset when Darius takes her to a rooftop party?

• She feels out of place among the wealthy guests

• Darius embarrasses her in front of his friends

• Ainsley and Janae get into an argument

• She realizes she has no interest in Darius

How does gentrification impact Zuri’s neighborhood?

• It brings in wealthier families and changes local businesses

• It forces her family to move out of their apartment

• It improves school funding and neighborhood safety

• It creates tension between her and her best friend