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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. In the chapter, "Nation Time, why doesn't Kody want to give the police his identification?
2. Why do Tamu and Kody need to go home when they are at the restaurant?
3. What does Muhammad say to Kody brother about their gang killings?
4. In the chapter "Nation Time," what group does Kody begin to distance himself from?
5. What happens to Joker's mother and brother?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how loyalty is a major idea in the chapter, "Tamu."
2. How has Li'l Monster's story ended differently than Kody's?
3. How does Malcolm X influence Kody?
4. In "Nation Time," Kody is out with Tamu and their kids. Their car is pulled over by the police. Describe how the police treat Kody and how he responds to this treatment.
5. How is the new Crips organization similar to the old one?
6. How does Muhammad continue to influence Kody once he leaves the youth facility?
7. What can you infer about Kody and Tamu's relationship after reading the chapter, "Tamu?"
8. Do you think the C.C.O. has a positive influence on Kody?
9. Describe the rules the C.C.O. develops.
10. How does Suma influence Kody?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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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