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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Gunnar and his sisters told when others arrive at the park?
(a) They can use the swings only on the west side of the park.
(b) They have to pay a dime each to use the park.
(c) They are not allowed to use the swings.
(d) They are in a gang's turf.

2. How does Gunnar mock the game played between Campesino and Hillside?
(a) Often throws the ball to Hillside players.
(b) Paints his face white.
(c) Wears a Hillside uniform.
(d) Paints a KKK on the basketball.

3. How many siblings does Gunnar have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. What does Gunnar do in the store?
(a) Helps the janitor.
(b) Talks to the sales clerks.
(c) Try out the merchandise.
(d) Read books.

5. What does Gunnar say the majority of the playground jokes concern?
(a) They are mostly gang jokes.
(b) They are mostly jokes about sex.
(c) They are mostly ethnic jokes.
(d) They are mostly jokes about teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall has Gunnar become by his first year in high school?

2. What does his creative writing class want Gunnar to do?

3. Who does Gunnar tell the police his Gang of Four plan to fight in a week?

4. What must Gunnar do in school during Black History Month?

5. How does Gunnar feel about the police in his new area?

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