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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a subject the new Crips organization studies?
(a) Crips' history.
(b) Math.
(c) Political science.
(d) Military science.

2. What does Kody hear that amazes him at the second Islam service he attends?
(a) He realizes the gang life is hypocritical.
(b) He feels that he hears parts of his own life explained.
(c) He thinks it is time to leave the gang.
(d) He is enjoying the service.

3. What has happened to Kershaun at the end of the book?
(a) He continues to be in the gang.
(b) He goes to college.
(c) He stops dealing drugs.
(d) He dies.

4. How is Kody able to afford an apartment with Tamu?
(a) He sells drugs.
(b) He gets a job from his mother's friend.
(c) He works at the church.
(d) He works for Muhammad.

5. Who does Kody's cell mate attack in the chapter "48 Hours?"
(a) B.T.
(b) A guard.
(c) Fat Rat.
(d) Kody.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Tamu and Kody need to go home when they are at the restaurant?

2. In the final chapter, what does Kody say is the only thing the gangs leave?

3. At the end of the book, who does Kody blame for his decisions?

4. How do Joker and Macc try to end their feud?

5. At the end of the book, what political ideology does Kody support?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Li'l Monster's story ended differently than Kody's?

2. In "Nation Time," Kody is out with Tamu and their kids. Their car is pulled over by the police. Describe how the police treat Kody and how he responds to this treatment.

3. Do you think the C.C.O. has a positive influence on Kody?

4. How does Muhammad show Kody that he can trust him?

5. What can you infer about Kody and Tamu's relationship after reading the chapter, "Tamu?"

6. Describe how loyalty is a major idea in the chapter, "Tamu."

7. At the end of book, why does Kody return to jail?

8. How does Muhammad continue to influence Kody once he leaves the youth facility?

9. How is the new Crips organization similar to the old one?

10. After Kody joins the New African Independence Movement, how does he feel about gangs?

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