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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters Six through Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter ,1 McCall and his friends are what age when they attack another young boy?
(a) Elementary school age.
(b) Adults.
(c) Teenagers.
(d) Middle school age.

2. Besides rumbles between gangs, another common occurrence is fighting whom, according to McCall?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Cops.
(c) Parents.
(d) Whites.

3. In the neighborhood junior high school, McCall learns about putting down others as a competitive conversation called what?
(a) Joining.
(b) One upmanship.
(c) The dozens.
(d) Timing.

4. In 1964, McCall and his family move into a new housing development called what?
(a) Cavalier Park.
(b) Cavalier Manor.
(c) Academy Manor.
(d) Academy Park.

5. According to McCall in Chapter 9, after a boy is killed, who arrives in town with plans for war?
(a) More rival gangs.
(b) The NAACP.
(c) The Army Reserve.
(d) The Black Panthers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I of the book, McCall reveals that the reason he starts to steal is not for anything he needs but rather for what?

2. How many bedrooms does the new housing development home have?

3. Who is assaulted by several guys before she and McCall consummate the act?

4. In Part I of the book, what is the name of the girl who teaches McCall that dancing can be fun?

5. After losing his job, McCall is soon looking for opportunities to do what?

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