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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tamu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter, "The War," why does Kody regret walking home alone from a friend's house?
(a) He is walking through Rollin' Sixties' territory alone.
(b) He regrets being out late without a weapon.
(c) He gets into an argument with a fellow gang member, who is a friend.
(d) He allows an act of violence to bother him.

2. What day does Kody want to rob the store?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) Christmas Day.

3. Why is Kody attracted to Tamu?
(a) She is in the gang with him.
(b) She is willing to join the gang for Kody.
(c) She has children and is a good mother.
(d) She is not in a gang.

4. Where does Kody find his sister when he gets home after he is shot at by rival gang members?
(a) She is out with a rival gang member.
(b) She is in her room.
(c) She is outside, in the yard.
(d) She is with her mother.

5. How is Kody injured outside of the store he wants to rob?
(a) He is shot several times.
(b) He is arrested for assault.
(c) He escapes without a scratch.
(d) He runs away but is shot in the arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the drive by at Kody's house in "Can't Stop, Won't Stop", why is he unable to shoot at his rivals?

2. How does Kody feel at the restaurant when he and Tamu have to leave?

3. What does Kody mean when he says that the gang is like a complex military organization?

4. How does his nurse save Kody's life?

5. In addition to Malcolm X, what other activist's words affect Kody?

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