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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Randy when he was arrested?

2. Where does Jamal feel he will get all his success in life from?

3. Who tends to be the voice of reason in Jamal's life?

4. Why does Tito join the gang?

5. Who does Jamal think about working for after talking wih Mack?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jamal want for Christmas?

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

4. How does Jamal feel about his father, and why?

5. What was Randy arrested for?

6. How does Jamal feel when he has the gun?

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

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

9. Why does Miss Brown want Jamal to stay after school one day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The gun was a major symbol in this book. Where did the gun come from, and how did it change Jamal's actions and thoughts?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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