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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mama leave Jamal's father?
(a) He didn't make enough money.
(b) He was abusive.
(c) He was cheating on her.
(d) He spent all her money on alcohol.

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

3. Where does Jamal start walking after his fight with Dwayne?
(a) The boat basin.
(b) The crack house.
(c) The old firehouse.
(d) The park.

4. How much money does Randy's lawyer need up front before working on the appeal?
(a) $750.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $500.
(d) $250.

5. What does Jamal do to show his leadership?
(a) Shows the gun.
(b) Challenges Angel to a fight.
(c) Reads a letter from Randy.
(d) Agrees to let someone else lead.

6. What does Jamal do when he gets home from helping with the sets?
(a) Cleans the house.
(b) Turns on the TV.
(c) Fights with Sassy.
(d) Takes a cold shower.

7. What does Jamal want for Christmas?
(a) Some new books.
(b) Art lessons.
(c) A library pass.
(d) Real paints.

8. What grade is Jamal in?
(a) 7th.
(b) 6th.
(c) 9th.
(d) 8th.

9. Who goes with Jamal after he is sent to the principal's office?
(a) Mack.
(b) Sassy.
(c) Dwayne.
(d) Tito.

10. Who mocks Jamal when he returns to class from the principal's office?
(a) Tito.
(b) Mack.
(c) Angel.
(d) Dwayne.

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

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

13. Who does Mack say told him how much Randy's appeal will cost?
(a) Randy.
(b) The lawyers.
(c) His father.
(d) A policeman.

14. Which teacher is Jamal's favorite?
(a) Mr. Green.
(b) Mrs. Hicks.
(c) Mr. Henricksen.
(d) Miss Brown.

15. What does Mack say he will use to support the new leader of the gang?
(a) A letter from randy.
(b) A gun.
(c) His fighting skills.
(d) His knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Randy sent to prison for?

2. How does Tito feel when he hears Jamal is now a Scorpion?

3. How does Jamal want to travel to new places when he grows up?

4. Why is Jamal tempted to join the gang?

5. What was Mama doing when her hand got hurt?

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