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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, "Tamu," what do the police find when they search Kody's home after he spends the day with Muhammad?

2. Why does Kody respect Muhammad?

3. What has happened to Kershaun at the end of the book?

4. What world community does Kody fear is becoming gang like?

5. Why is Kody at an Islam service while serving time in the Youth Facility?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Kody's feelings about gangs at the end of the book?

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

5. In the final chapter, what does Kody tell the reader about the choices he has made in his life?

6. How is Kody struggling with his gang life while in the youth facility?

7. How does Suma influence Kody?

8. What can you infer about Kody and Tamu's relationship after reading the chapter, "Tamu?"

9. How does Muhammad show Kody that he can trust him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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