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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jamal's father belittle him for?
(a) Not being big enough.
(b) Not doing well in school.
(c) Not joining a gang.
(d) Not making any money.

2. Who is Jamal waiting for at the beginning of the book?
(a) His sister.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

3. What is the symbol of the gang?
(a) The jacket.
(b) A tattoo.
(c) A bandana.
(d) Scars.

4. Who does Randy want Jamal to visit?
(a) Dwayne.
(b) Indian.
(c) Tito.
(d) Mack.

5. Who calls to Jamal as he is leaving the fight?
(a) Tito.
(b) Dwayne.
(c) Blood.
(d) Mack.

6. What did Randy do to make money before he was arrested?
(a) Worked at a grocery store.
(b) Stole it.
(c) Cleaned cars.
(d) Dealt drugs.

7. Where does Jamal meet with the gang?
(a) In the park.
(b) At the old firehouse.
(c) In the crack house.
(d) At the boat docks.

8. What grade is Jamal in?
(a) 6th.
(b) 8th.
(c) 9th.
(d) 7th.

9. Why is Jamal sent to the principal's office after his talk with Mack?
(a) Being late to school.
(b) Swearing in the halls.
(c) Jumping down stairwells.
(d) Missing homework.

10. What does Dwayne throw at Jamal at school?
(a) A pencil.
(b) A rock.
(c) A lunch box.
(d) A book.

11. How much does Mack say Randy's appeal will cost?
(a) $1,500.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $2,000.
(d) $2,500.

12. How long does Randy have to wait for probation?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 5 years.

13. How does Jamal feel when he is asked to stay after school with his favorite teacher?
(a) Excited.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Upset.

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

15. How old is the class bully?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Randy's lawyer need up front before working on the appeal?

2. How does Jamal want to travel to new places when he grows up?

3. How old was Randy when he was arrested?

4. Where is the bulk of this book set?

5. What was Mama doing when her hand got hurt?

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