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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. What is Kody arrested for in the final chapter?

2. How long does Kody serve in California state prison before he is paroled in the chapter "Nation Time?"

3. What is the name of the Crips' chant?

4. In the chapter "Nation Time," what group does Kody begin to distance himself from?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Suma influence Kody?

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

3. How does Malcolm X influence Kody?

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

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

6. 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?

7. How do Kody's actions suggest that he feels uncomfortable when he is released from jail after a long sentence?

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

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

10. What doubts does Kody have about the Consolidated Crips Organization?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Kody's neighborhood affect the choices that he makes? Think about the social, political, and economic climate of inner city Los Angeles. You may want to do some brief research (statistics about socioeconomic issues, poverty levels, crime statistics) to fully understand gang life in L.A. during this time.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Kody leads a tragic life. Explain what is meant by this statement. In your response, be sure to include:

1). One tragic event that supports this statement.

2). One tragic relationship that supports this statement.

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