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

2. Who does Mack say told him how much Randy's appeal will cost?
(a) His father.
(b) A policeman.
(c) Randy.
(d) The lawyers.

3. Where does Jamal meet with the gang?
(a) In the crack house.
(b) At the old firehouse.
(c) In the park.
(d) At the boat docks.

4. What would Jamal do in the job he considers taking after talking with Mack?
(a) Clean restrooms.
(b) Deal drugs.
(c) Carry packages.
(d) Mark prices.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which teacher is Jamal's favorite?

2. Where does Jamal put the gun?

3. Who signals to Jamal before his second fight with Dwayne?

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

5. Why does Jamal not like his father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mama hurt herself?

3. Why do Tito and Jamal choose to join the gang?

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

5. What does Jamal do to intimidate Dwayne and ultimately win the fight?

6. What does Mama ask Jamal when she gets home at the beginning of the book?

7. What is Jamal most mad at Randy for?

8. What does Jamal want for Christmas?

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

10. What makes Jamal's day better after he gets home from helping paint the sets?

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