4. Why does Jamal lose his job?
(a) He let Blood steal candy.
(b) He hangs out with gang members.
(c) He has dropped out of school.
(d) He was late to work.

5. What is Mr. Gonzalez's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Store owner.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Police officer.

6. Why does Mack say Indian and Angel were shot?
(a) They were trying to kick someone out of the gang.
(b) They were beating on Jamal.
(c) They were threatening to leave the gange.
(d) They were talking bad about Randy.

7. What does Abuela ask of Jamal?
(a) If Jamal gave him the gun.
(b) If Tito is in trouble.
(c) If he cares about Tito.
(d) If Tito is a good boy.

8. Why won't Jamal let Tito come to his house?
(a) He doesn't want to be reminded of the shooting.
(b) He is ashamed of his friendship.
(c) Mama will get mad.
(d) The gang knows where he lives.

9. Where is Mr. Davidson transferring Jamal?
(a) To an older class.
(b) To a school for remedial reading.
(c) To juvenile hall.
(d) To a school for troubled kids.

10. What does Tito do when Jamal says he saved his life?
(a) Faints.
(b) Hits Jamal.
(c) Cries.
(d) Throws up.

11. Why does Mr. Davidson want to talk to Jamal's mother?
(a) He wants Jamal to go to another school.
(b) He wants her to know what Jamal does at school.
(c) He wants to create a learning plan for Jamal.
(d) He wants to meet the woman responsible for ruining Jamal.

12. What does Tito do when he hears what Jamal would have done if Dwayne had pushed him?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Cries.
(d) Hits Jamal and yells at him.

13. Why does Jamal know something is wrong when he gets home after being fired?
(a) Mama is crying again.
(b) The TV is not on.
(c) Mama is not home yet.
(d) Sassy is sitting in the dark.

14. Why does Mr. Davidson want Jamal put on medication?
(a) To calm his anger.
(b) To make him concentrate.
(c) To help him sleep at night.
(d) To sedate him.

15. What does Jamal buy for Tito before they meet with Indian?
(a) A shirt.
(b) Candy.
(c) Some bread.
(d) Pizza.