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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kody arrives home from jail, what does he discover happened to a fellow gang member's sister?

2. In "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," who does Kody see get booked for murder when he arrives back in jail after returning to the hospital?

3. What is the name of Kody and Tamu's daughter?

4. In the "The War," how long was Kody unconscious in the hospital?

5. Why doesn't Twinky fire on the rival gang when they drive past him and his girlfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. By the time Kody tries to rob the Western Surplus store, how powerful has he become in the Tray Eights gang?

2. How does Kody show his leadership during the drive by at China's house?

3. Why do Kody and Crazy De create a plan to section off the gang?

4. According to Kody, what effect does the media have on gang activities?

5. Describe Kody's initiation into the gang.

6. While in jail, Kody realizes that he needs to be strong with or without a weapon. How does Kody prepare himself to fight without a gun?

7. Describe what happens when Kody and his crew try to steal a van.

8. In the chapter "Boys to Men", do Kody demonstrate any remorse his violent actions?

9. What happens once the police officers arrive at the hospital to interview Kody about the shooting that left him injured?

10. Kody enters the Crips after his 6th grade graduation. How does Kody prove that he is ready for the gang life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Kody put the gang above everything else in his life? Be sure to address the following people:

1). His family.

2). Tamu and his children.

3). Himself.

Essay Topic 2

Loyalty and revenge are almost like people in the book. Explain what is meant by this statement. Be sure to explain the role loyalty and revenge have throughout Kody's autobiography, how big that role is, and how loyalty and revenge are important to Kody and the Tray Eights.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role that jail and prison played in Kody's story. Some points to address include: How would the story be different if Kody never went to jail? What people does Kody meet in jail and prison that influenced him in both positive and negative ways? How did Kody's experiences in jail and prison strength and weaken his dedication to the Tray Eights?

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