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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 "48 Hours" why is Kody removed from his cell?

2. What year does Kody get rearrested for in the last chapter?

3. In the chapter "Reconnected," what does Kody change his name to?

4. In the chapter "Nation Time," who harasses Kody while he is driving with Tamu and his children?

5. What word is NOT found in the Crips chant?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. How is the new Crips organization similar to the old one?

5. 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.

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the rules the C.C.O. develops.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading Kody's autobiography, the reader is given a very narrow view of life as an L.A. Crip. What advice would you give a 6th grader about gangs? Use Kody's life story to describe the consequences for making such a choice.

Essay Topic 2

Kody has a moral awakening over the years, which begins when he meets Muhammad. Describe his relationship with Muhammad and how he has a lasting influence on Kody's life. Use specific examples from throughout the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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