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Scorpions | Quiz

Walter Dean Myers
This Study Guide consists of approximately 59 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Scorpions.

Scorpions | Quiz

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1)

Where does Jamal go after he leaves school the day he was sent to the principal's office? (from Chapter 6)

The upper east side.
The park.
The bodega.
The boat basin.
2)

How long does Mama allow Jamal to speak with Mack? (from Chapter 19)

15 minutes.
5 mintues.
10 minutes.
20 minutes.
3)

How does Mama hurt her hand? (from Chapter 7)

She burns it on an iron.
She cuts it on some broken glass.
She shuts it in a door.
She drops a weight on it.
4)

What kind of sickness does Jamal's best friend have? (from Chapter 6)

Pneumonia.
HIV.
Diabetes.
Asthma.
5)

Why does Tito join the gang? (from Chapter 7)

He wants to stop them.
He wants to see what they do.
He wants to watch out for Jamal.
He wants to have a group.
6)

What does Jamal's father belittle him for? (from Chapter 9)

Not doing well in school.
Not making any money.
Not joining a gang.
Not being big enough.
7)

Where is Mack waiting for Jamal? (from Chapter 19)

In his hallway.
At the hospital.
At school.
On the stoop.
8)

Where is Mr. Davidson transferring Jamal? (from Chapter 20)

To an older class.
To a school for remedial reading.
To a school for troubled kids.
To juvenile hall.
9)

Who does Jamal never want to fight with? (from Chapter 8)

Dwayne.
His father.
Randy.
The Scorpions.
10)

What was Mama doing when her hand got hurt? (from Chapter 7)

Cleaning up Randy's things.
Bringing in the groceries.
Getting Sassy ready for school.
Washing dishes.
11)

What does Abuela ask of Jamal? (from Chapter 13)

If he cares about Tito.
If Tito is in trouble.
If Jamal gave him the gun.
If Tito is a good boy.
12)

Where does Jamal feel he will get all his success in life from? (from Chapter 9)

The gun.
His talents.
The gang.
His determination.
13)

How does Tito feel when he hears Jamal is now a Scorpion? (from Chapter 7)

Dissappointed.
Scared.
Relieved.
Angry.
14)

Who is Mr. Stanton? (from Chapter 16)

Mama's boss.
Randy's lawyer.
A doctor.
The school superintendant.
15)

What kind of climate does Jamal's best friend want to live in? (from Chapter 6)

Dryer.
Colder.
Farming.
Warm.
16)

Who found the gun that Tito was hiding? (from Chapter 12)

His grandmother.
His uncle.
His brother.
His sister.
17)

Why does Mr. Davidson want Jamal put on medication? (from Chapter 16)

To make him concentrate.
To help him sleep at night.
To calm his anger.
To sedate him.
18)

What emotion does Jamal feel whenever he has the gun? (from Chapter 10)

Anxiety..
Excitement.
Confidence.
Fear.
19)

Where does Jamal hide the gun? (from Chapter 18)

In an abandoned werehouse.
In a dumpster.
In the river.
In an open car window.
20)

What do the Scorpions wear to Angel's funeral? (from Chapter 20)

Their jackets.
The gang colors.
Angel wing necklaces.
Black shrouds.
21)

How did Jamal feel during his meeting with the gang? (from Chapter 8)

Nervous.
Angry.
Confident.
Scared.
22)

What is Mr. Gonzalez's occupation? (from Chapter 11)

Store owner.
Lawyer.
Police officer.
Teacher.
23)

Who does Jamal get to hide his gun before his fight with Dwayne? (from Chapter 9)

Blood.
Sassy.
Tito.
Mack.
24)

Why does Jamal sneak into Tito's house? (from Chapter 12)

So he can get some of Tito's clothes.
So he can get some money.
So he can take the gun back.
So he can leave Tito a letter.
25)

Who also wants to own what Jamal wants to when they grow up? (from Chapter 6)

Tito.
Mack.
Sassy.
Indian.
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