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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jamal do when he gets home after his fight with Dwayne?
(a) Draws pictures of the fight.
(b) Tends to his wounds.
(c) Asks Mack for the gun.
(d) Gets Randy's jacket.

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

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

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

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

6. Where is Jamal's brother at the beginning of the book?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Prison.
(c) College.
(d) Washington D.C.

7. What grade is Sassy in?
(a) 1st.
(b) 2nd.
(c) 4th.
(d) 3rd.

8. What does Jamal want for Christmas?
(a) A library pass.
(b) Real paints.
(c) Some new books.
(d) Art lessons.

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

10. How much money does Randy's lawyer need up front before working on the appeal?
(a) $250.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $750.
(d) $500.

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

12. What does Jamal love to do in his spare time?
(a) Draw.
(b) Sing.
(c) Read.
(d) Write.

13. How did Jamal feel during his meeting with the gang?
(a) Scared.
(b) Confident.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Angry.

14. What is Jamal's favorite meal?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Enchiladas.
(c) Meatloaf.
(d) Burgers and french fries.

15. What does Jamal find in the gang headquarters?
(a) A stocked refrigerator.
(b) A TV.
(c) A safe.
(d) A store of guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Jamal's brother?

2. What is the name of Jamal's father?

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

4. What does Jamal do when he and Dwayne are alone before the fight?

5. Why does it bother Jamal so much when his father acts like a dad?

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