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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. While in the hospital in "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," what does Kody have nightmares about?

2. Where is Kody when he wakes up after getting injured outside of the store he wants to rob?

3. What does Twinky's mother ask Kody to do about April?

4. Who drives Kody to the hospital after he is shot while trying to steal a car?

5. In the chapter "Boys to Men", Kody describes a time that he has trouble sleeping. What is he thinking about when he cannot sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank" Kody deals with a lot of violence. How does these events begin to change Kody's thoughts about his gang life?

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

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

4. Describe Kody's relationship with his mother in the chapter "Boys to Men."

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

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

7. How is revenge illustrated in the chapter, "Boys to Men?"

8. When in the hospital for getting shot in the back, how does Kody view his own life and mortality?

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

10. Why is it foolish for Kody to be alone at night, unarmed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What people had a positive influence on Kody? Identify 3-5 people that have a positive influence on him and use specific examples from the text to support your response. Be sure to include people Kody met in various jail stints, authors, fellow gang members, and his family.

Essay Topic 3

Students will write a persuasive essay convincing a sixth grade student (since that was the age when Kody joined the Tray Eights) why he or she should not join a gang. Essay should be written from Kody's point of view and include examples from his life to support the arguments.

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