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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jamal sneak into Tito's house?

2. Why does Tito not accept the gift Jamal tries to give him before he leaves?

3. Where is Jamal supposed to meet with the gang to appoint the new leader?

4. Who is Mr. Stanton?

5. What is Mr. Gonzalez's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tito's idea to get Indian to help pay for Randy's appeal?

2. Why won't Jamal let Tito come to his house?

3. How does Mack say Angel and Indian were shot?

4. What does Mama do when she gets home from the hospital?

5. What does Dwayne threaten to do after he loses the fight to Jamal, and how does Jamal respond to this?

6. What happens as Tito's cab is driving away?

7. What does Jamal say he would have done if Dwayne had pushed him, and how does Tito respond?

8. Why was Tito late to go with Jamal to meet with Indian?

9. Why does Mack want to be the leader of the Scorpions?

10. What happens when Blood sees Jamal working at the Bodega?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jamal endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials, and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Hypocrisy was an attribute that was highlighted in this book. Where did hypocrisy appear, and how did the inclusion of this attribute affect Jamal throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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