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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Juvenile Tank," how does the murder trial end for Kody?
(a) He takes a plea bargain.
(b) He is found guilty.
(c) He is found not guilty.
(d) There is a mistrial.

2. Why is Kody sent to Camp Munz?
(a) He forces his sister to lie for him.
(b) He robs a store.
(c) He steals a car and drives drunk.
(d) He steals a teacher's wallet at school.

3. Whose hat is shot when Kody is hiding from rival gang members?
(a) Tray Balls'.
(b) Li'l Monster's.
(c) Crazy De's.
(d) Fatty's.

4. During the drive by at Kody's house in "Can't Stop, Won't Stop", why is he unable to shoot at his rivals?
(a) His brother shot him first.
(b) The safety on the gun is still on.
(c) The rival shoots at Kody before he could shoot first.
(d) He tries to but misses.

5. Why did Kody want to rob the store at that time?
(a) It is a holiday time so there would be a lot of money.
(b) He thinks no one would be watching it.
(c) There is no security system.
(d) His friend works there and can get him in the store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it not possible for Kody to have committed the murder he is on trial for in the chapter, "Can't Stop, Won't Stop?"

2. Where does Kody hide when rival gang members shoot at him on his way home?

3. In "The Juvenile Tank," where is Kody shot after a struggle over a gun ensues?

4. What is Kody doing while Tamu is giving birth to their daughter?

5. On the night Kody's daughter is born, who does Kody shoot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kody's initiation into the gang.

2. What actions from this chapter illustrate Kody's violence?

3. Describe Kody's relationship with his mother in the chapter "Boys to Men."

4. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank" Kody deals with a lot of violence. How does these events begin to change Kody's thoughts about his gang life?

5. Name a quality that best describes Kody in the first chapter and use text evidence to explain your opinion.

6. How does Kody show his leadership during the drive by at China's house?

7. Describe the time Kody and his brother were arguing over a piece of trash.

8. Describe Kody's relationship with his hospital nurse.

9. Kody enters the Crips after his 6th grade graduation. How does Kody prove that he is ready for the gang life?

10. By the time Kody tries to rob the Western Surplus store, how powerful has he become in the Tray Eights gang?

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