Tariq Anderson Story Quiz

What is the main theme of the story about Tariq "T-Smooth" Anderson?

• The importance of education and making smart choices

• The joy of living in the moment

• The value of always trusting others

• The need to ignore contracts and legal papers

How does Tariq’s decision to sign the contract affect him?

• He becomes richer and more successful

• He loses control over his music and career

• He gains the respect of his family

• He stops making music entirely

What happens when Tariq realizes the mistake he made by signing the contract?

• He celebrates his success

• He learns he has given away all his rights to his music forever

• He gets an even better deal

• He becomes very famous for his music

What lesson does Tariq learn in the end?

• How to trust people more easily

• How to read and understand contracts

• How to be the best rapper

• How to become a famous manager

What does the simile "his verses sharp as a razor" tell us about Tariq’s rapping?

• His raps are smooth and easy to understand

• His raps are quick and sharp, like a cutting tool

• His raps are slow and soft

• His raps are funny and playful

What is a metaphor used in the story?

• The ink felt colder than it should have

• The familiar smell of jasmine soap and fried chicken

• The taste of betrayal bitter on his tongue

• His flow smoother than honey on a summer day

What does the phrase "building a mansion on sand" mean in the story?

• Building something strong and permanent

• Making a poor decision that can easily fall apart

• Dreaming of a future in the music industry

• Creating something very expensive

What does the expression "the walls were closing in on him" suggest about Tariq’s feelings?

• He feels trapped and overwhelmed by the situation

• He is excited about his new success

• He is scared to leave his house

• He is thinking of quitting music forever

What type of conflict does Tariq experience when he doesn't understand the contract?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Technology

How does the conflict with Slick represent a "Man vs. Man" conflict?

• Slick cheats Tariq by making him sign a bad deal

• Tariq and Slick argue over the music

• Slick tries to help Tariq with his career

• Tariq doesn’t trust Slick