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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Randy do to make money before he was arrested?
(a) Worked at a grocery store.
(b) Dealt drugs.
(c) Cleaned cars.
(d) Stole it.

2. What would Jamal do in the job he considers taking after talking with Mack?
(a) Mark prices.
(b) Deal drugs.
(c) Clean restrooms.
(d) Carry packages.

3. What does Jamal do when he and Dwayne are alone before the fight?
(a) Says a prayer.
(b) Locks the door.
(c) Apologizes for what he is about to do.
(d) Takes off his jacket.

4. What subject in school is the hardest for Jamal?
(a) Math.
(b) Spelling.
(c) History.
(d) Reading.

5. Where does Jamal hide the gun when he goes to school?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His bag.
(c) A hollowed out book.
(d) His sneaker.

6. Where is Jamal's brother at the beginning of the book?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) College.
(c) Prison.
(d) Vietnam.

7. What kind of climate does Jamal's best friend want to live in?
(a) Dryer.
(b) Farming.
(c) Warm.
(d) Colder.

8. Which of the following is NOT a source of bullying in Jamal's life?
(a) Mack.
(b) His teachers.
(c) His father.
(d) Dwayne.

9. What does Jamal's father say Jamal needs to help his mother with?
(a) Finding new jobs.
(b) Helping Sassy.
(c) Doing the chores.
(d) Earning money.

10. What is the name of the principal?
(a) Mr. Erickson.
(b) Mr. Davidson.
(c) Mr. Johnson.
(d) Mr. Jensen.

11. What does Jamal want to own one day?
(a) A yacht.
(b) A business.
(c) A car.
(d) A house.

12. Why does Jamal take cold showers?
(a) It wakes him up.
(b) The hot water has been turned off.
(c) It makes him tough.
(d) It saves money on the bills.

13. What kind of car does Jamal lean on while waiting for Mack?
(a) BMW.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Ford.
(d) Buick.

14. What is Jamal asked to do when he comes to paint the sets?
(a) Hold the set.
(b) Stir the paint.
(c) Put down butcher paper.
(d) Open the windows.

15. Who supports Jamal in his idea to take a job instead of joining the gang?
(a) Tito.
(b) Mr. Davidson.
(c) Sassy.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jamal think about working for after talking wih Mack?

2. What does Jamal say to assure Dwayne that the gun is real?

3. Who does Jamal get to hide his gun before his fight with Dwayne?

4. Why is Jamal so skeptical about who Mack says is to be the new leader of the gang?

5. How long does Randy have to wait for probation?

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