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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which teacher is Jamal's favorite?
(a) Mr. Henricksen.
(b) Miss Brown.
(c) Mrs. Hicks.
(d) Mr. Green.

2. What does Jamal do when he gets home from helping with the sets?
(a) Fights with Sassy.
(b) Turns on the TV.
(c) Cleans the house.
(d) Takes a cold shower.

3. Why does Jamal not like his father?
(a) He is a deadbeat.
(b) He makes Mama cry.
(c) He has bad connections.
(d) He is manipulative.

4. Who supports Jamal in his idea to take a job instead of joining the gang?
(a) Tito.
(b) Sassy.
(c) Mr. Davidson.
(d) Mama.

5. Why does Jamal say he never wants to see Randy again?
(a) He put him in a tough spot.
(b) He made Mama cry.
(c) He tarnished the family name.
(d) He takes money from Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jamal want to own one day?

2. Why is Jamal home from school when Mr Davidson tries to tell Mama to meet with him at school?

3. What does Jamal's father say Jamal needs to help his mother with?

4. Why does Jamal lose his job?

5. Where is Randy now that he has been hurt?

(see the answer key)

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