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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. Where is Jamal sitting at the beginning of the book?
(a) On the front steps.
(b) In his room.
(c) In the hall-way.
(d) By the window.

2. What kind of car does Jamal lean on while waiting for Mack?
(a) BMW.
(b) Ford.
(c) Mercedes.
(d) Buick.

3. Why does Jamal's little sister engage in the habit that is so annoying to Jamal?
(a) It brings her comfort.
(b) It gets her attention.
(c) It gives her something to do.
(d) It makes her feel important.

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

5. Where does Sassy sleep now that Randy is not at home?
(a) Her mother's room.
(b) The big bedroom.
(c) The couch.
(d) The small bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jamal say he never wants to see Randy again?

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

3. How did Jamal feel during his meeting with the gang?

4. Where does Jamal hide the gun when he goes to school?

5. How does Jamal feel when he is given his assignment to help with the sets?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jamal sent to the principal after his meeting with Mack?

2. What is Jamal most mad at Randy for?

3. What is Jamal asked to do when he helps paint the sets, and how does he feel about this?

4. What does Dwayne do after his first fight with Jamal?

5. What did Jamal do at the beginning of the fight that really angered Dwayne?

6. What are the Scorpion headquarters like?

7. What kind of climate does Tito want to live in and why?

8. How does Jamal feel about the fathering Jevon does when he is around?

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

10. What does Jamal do after he is badly beaten in his fight with Dwayne?

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