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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what is Jack upset when he bursts into Andre's office?
(a) The bathroom on that floor of the school is out of order.
(b) Jack has been sent to the office by a teacher who caught him carving on his desk.
(c) Another student said that Jack's nose was too big.
(d) Jack lost a game of one-on-one basketball in P.E.

2. What had prevented Hawk from meeting Willie at school as they had planned on the night of the fire?
(a) He was trying to defend his family against his brother, but came as soon as he could.
(b) His watch was broken and he had the time confused.
(c) He was picked up by the police for possession of marijuana.
(d) His mother would not let him leave until she got home from work.

3. What do Willie and the others at OMLC do on weekends during the first two months of school?
(a) They play basketball in the park.
(b) They repair the windows in the school.
(c) They rebuild the neighborhood playground.
(d) They paint the school building.

4. What is Willie's first impression of Andre Porter?
(a) He thinks that he is a disorganized slob.
(b) He thinks that he seems weak and insecure.
(c) He thinks that he is self-centered and cocky.
(d) He thinks that he is educated and athletic looking.

5. What advice does Willie give in the article about street gangs.
(a) Persistence will win out over any gang.
(b) He would stay away from them if he could.
(c) Gang violence is the greatest challenge facing Oakland.
(d) A strong community is the best defense against gangs.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Lisa use the one hundred and forty dollars that Willie gets from Lacey?

2. How does Willie pay for his room and board?

3. What offer does Lacey give to Willie that, according to Lacey, is "the best offer in town"?

4. Why does Willie not paint over the graffiti a second time?

5. What finally ends the game between Willie and Jack?

(see the answer keys)

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