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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jamal so skeptical about who Mack says is to be the new leader of the gang?
(a) He is only 12.
(b) He is not very bright.
(c) Randy would have told Jamal that.
(d) Randy never trusted him.

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

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

4. How is Dwayne punished for throwing something at Jamal at school?
(a) He is not punished at all.
(b) He gets detention.
(c) He has to stay after school.
(d) He has to write lines.

5. Where does Dwayne want to fight Jamal?
(a) Outside of the locker room.
(b) In the storeroom.
(c) In the hall.
(d) Outside the storeroom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Randy do to make money before he was arrested?

3. Why is Jamal tempted to join the gang?

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

5. What does Jamal say he will use if he does join the gang?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Jamal sleep now that Randy is in prison?

2. What does the Principal threaten to do to Jamal if his behavior does not improve?

3. How long was Randy sentenced to jail, and what does Jamal think of this?

4. How much money does Mama need to raise at the beginning of the book, and what is it for?

5. How does Mama plan to raise the money she says she needs at the beginning of the book?

6. Why does Tito say the gang might let Jamal be their leader?

7. What does Jamal do when the gang starts arguing about Jamal being the new leader of the gang?

8. What kind of things does Jevon belittle Jamal about?

9. How does Jamal feel when he gets home after his meeting with the Scorpions?

10. Who does the principal blame for Jamal's tardiness and why?

(see the answer keys)

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