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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was Randy sentenced to prison?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 15 years.

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

3. What is the gun hidden in when the fight begins?
(a) A brown bag.
(b) A shoe.
(c) A boxing glove.
(d) A duffle bag.

4. What emotion does Jamal feel whenever he has the gun?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Anxiety..
(c) Confidence.
(d) Fear.

5. What is Jamal asked to do when he comes to paint the sets?
(a) Hold the set.
(b) Stir the paint.
(c) Open the windows.
(d) Put down butcher paper.

6. What was Mama doing when her hand got hurt?
(a) Bringing in the groceries.
(b) Getting Sassy ready for school.
(c) Cleaning up Randy's things.
(d) Washing dishes.

7. How do the other students plan to learn who the winner of the fight is?
(a) They will listen.
(b) They will see who is the least afraid.
(c) They will see who gets the most damage done.
(d) They will see who gives up first.

8. Who does the principal blame for the amount of times Jamal gets sent to the principal?
(a) Jamal's father.
(b) Randy.
(c) Unsympathetic teachers.
(d) Jamal's mother.

9. What annoying habit does Jamal's little sister have?
(a) Sucking her thumb.
(b) Tattling.
(c) Picking her nose.
(d) Clappingher hands.

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

11. What is the name of the gang Randy was in?
(a) The Scorpions.
(b) The Skulls.
(c) The Stealers.
(d) The Scars.

12. Why did Mama leave Jamal's father?
(a) He was cheating on her.
(b) He spent all her money on alcohol.
(c) He was abusive.
(d) He didn't make enough money.

13. What piece of clothing belonging to Dwayne does Jamal rip?
(a) His pants.
(b) His shirt.
(c) His hat.
(d) His jacket.

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

15. What did Jamal's favorite teacher ask him to stay after school for?
(a) To help grade papers.
(b) To get some extra help in reading.
(c) To organize the supply room.
(d) To paint the set for the play.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jamal get sent to the principal so often?

2. Who breaks up the fight between Jamal and Dwayne?

3. What does Jamal want to buy when he gets some money?

4. What does Jamal do when he gets home from helping with the sets?

5. What do Jamal's teachers all tell him?

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