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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. Who does Kody avoid stabbing after he has joined the C.C.O?
(a) Crazy De.
(b) A rival gang member.
(c) Someone who betrayed him.
(d) A guard.

2. How does Tray Ball die?
(a) He is killed in a gang fight.
(b) Kody kills him for betrayl.
(c) He kills himself playing Russian roulette.
(d) He dies in jail.

3. In the chapter "Nation Time," what group does Kody begin to distance himself from?
(a) Islam.
(b) Crips.
(c) Tamu and his children.
(d) His family.

4. What does Kody's friend admit would happen to him for committing murder and kidnapping?
(a) He believes he will escape.
(b) He believes he will be executed.
(c) He believes he will be found not guilty.
(d) He believes he get will get life in jail.

5. What is NOT a rule created by the Consolidated Crips Organization?
(a) Foul language against African men and women.
(b) No English spoken after 6 P.M.
(c) Mandatory daily study time.
(d) Prisoners could not see their families.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group does Kody compare the C.C.O to?

2. How does get to Los Angeles after he is paroled in the chapter "Nation Time?"

3. According to Kody's last chapter, how are the Crips still struggling?

4. In the chapter, "Nation Time, why doesn't Kody want to give the police his identification?

5. Who is the first person Kody meets when he arrives in prison at the start of "Reconnected?"

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the rules the C.C.O. develops.

3. Who is Walter Brown and how does he affect Kody?

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

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

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

7. In the chapter, "Nation Time", Kody is released from prison after a long sentence. How is Kody's life different now that he has left the Tray Eights?

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

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

10. Kody goes to visit Crazy De in jail and determines that have a different outlook on gangs. How are their viewpoints different?

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