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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. Who calls to Jamal as he is leaving the fight?

2. What emotion does Jamal feel whenever he has the gun?

3. What does Jamal's father belittle him for?

4. What is the name of the gang Randy was in?

5. What annoying habit does Jamal's little sister have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Jamal most mad at Randy for?

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

4. Who does Randy want Jamal to talk to, and how does Mama feel about this?

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

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

7. What are the Scorpion headquarters like?

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

9. What does Jamal do after school the day after his meeting with Mack?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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