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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. On the night that Kody and his crew are searching for a car to steal, who do they come across?

2. In "The Juvenile Tank," how does Kody respond to the questions the police ask him in the hospital?

3. Who is Li'l Hunchy?

4. What store does Kody go to with his mother that is in Rollin' Sixties turf?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Kody treat his new school opportunity after he is transferred to a "white" school?

3. Describe Kody's relationship with his hospital nurse.

4. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank," Kody is reflective about prison gangs. According to Kody, how does prison strengthen the gang?

5. 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?

6. Why is China upset with Kody?

7. Why might Kody feel guilty the night that he and Joe Joe check out Western Surplus?

8. Describe Kody's initiation into the gang.

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

10. How did Kody and his crew send a message to would-be kidnappers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the three biggest consequences Kody faces due to his gang activity. In your response, be sure to address the following points:

1). Describe each consequence by citing specific examples from the test.

2). Explain how these consequences affected Kody and his family.

3). Explain how Kody and the Tray Eights benefited from Kody's risky behavior.

Essay Topic 2

Kody influences many people, especially his younger brother, Kershaun. Describe how he follows in his big brother's footsteps. In your response, be sure to include information about:

1). The ways Kody influences his brother's decisions to join a gang.

2). Describe their encounters when they are both gang members.

3). Explain how Kershaun changes once he leaves the gang.

Essay Topic 3

How is the African Independence Movement Kody joins towards the end of the book similar to a gang? How is it different? Write a comparative essay that addresses the similarities and differences between the two groups.

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