Have You Been Forged By Fire?

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Forged by Fire is a realistic fiction novel that focuses on an African American boy who struggles with his life after the death of his aunt. He is forced to face his former life that he thought had ended years back.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who is the author of the novel?
- A.
  
  Sharon M. Draper
- B.
  
  George Jenkins
- C.
  
  Sharon Flake
- D.
  
  Walter Myers
Correct Answer
A. Sharon M. Draper

Explanation
The author of the novel is Sharon M. Draper.

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2.

In which year was the book first published?
- A.
  
  1996
- B.
  
  1997
- C.
  
  1995
- D.
  
  1998
Correct Answer
B. 1997

Explanation
The book was first published in 1997.

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3.

Under which title did the story originally appear in Ebony magazine?
- A.
  
  Copper Sun
- B.
  
  The Battle of Jericho
- C.
  
  One Small Torch
- D.
  
  Darkness Before Dawn
Correct Answer
C. One Small Torch

Explanation
The story originally appeared in Ebony magazine under the title "One Small Torch."

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4.

What is the name of the main character in the novel?
- A.
  
  Henry
- B.
  
  Kane
- C.
  
  Aaron
- D.
  
  Gerald
Correct Answer
D. Gerald
5.

What is the name of the Auntie that the main character lives with after the fire incident?
- A.
  
  Aunt Queen
- B.
  
  Aunt Sharon
- C.
  
  Aunt Shaniqua
- D.
  
  Aunt Mavis
Correct Answer
A. Aunt Queen

Explanation
The main character lives with Aunt Queen after the fire incident.

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6.

Which child abusing brute did Gerald's mother marry?
- A.
  
  Chris
- B.
  
  Jordan
- C.
  
  Michael
- D.
  
  Chad
Correct Answer
B. Jordan

Explanation
Gerald's mother married Jordan, who is described as a child abusing brute.

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7.

What is the name of the Gerald's sister?
- A.
  
  Jenny
- B.
  
  Priscilla
- C.
  
  Angel
- D.
  
  Henrietta
Correct Answer
C. Angel

Explanation
The correct answer is Angel.

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8.

How old was Gerald when the fire incident that sent his mother to jail occurred?
- A.
  
  5 years
- B.
  
  6 years
- C.
  
  4 years
- D.
  
  3 years
Correct Answer
D. 3 years

Explanation
Gerald was 3 years old when the fire incident that sent his mother to jail occurred.

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9.

Which Trilogy is the novel a part of?
- A.
  
  Hazelwood High
- B.
  
  Lord of the rings
- C.
  
  Divergent
- D.
  
  Mockingjay
Correct Answer
A. Hazelwood High

Explanation
The correct answer is Hazelwood High because the question asks which trilogy the novel is a part of, and out of the given options, only Hazelwood High is mentioned as a trilogy. The other options, Lord of the Rings, Divergent, and Mockingjay, are either standalone novels or part of different series.

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10.

Which novel preceded the novel in the trilogy?
- A.
  
  Out of Mind
- B.
  
  Tears of a Tiger
- C.
  
  Copper Sun
- D.
  
  The Battle of Jericho
Correct Answer
B. Tears of a Tiger

Explanation
The novel that preceded the novel in the trilogy is "Tears of a Tiger". This means that "Tears of a Tiger" was published or released before the other novels in the trilogy.

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