1. What is ironic about the Foltrigg's plan to question Mark in juvenile court?
(a) Foltrigg doesn't have any kids of his own so he knows nothing about juveniles.
(b) The hearing is in another state and Foltrigg would have to fly there.
(c) The media isn't allowed there and Foltrigg loves media coverage.
(d) Mark almost isn't a juvenile anymore.

2. As Mark sits in jail, he thinks about his problems. What are his problems?
(a) His home has been burned, he has a sick brother, a depressed mother, and is guilty of shooting Romey.
(b) His home has been burned, he has a sick brother, a depressed mother, and he is targeted by both the mob and the FBI.
(c) Reggie's home has been burned, he has a sick brother, a depressed mother, and is targeted by both the mob and the FBI.
(d) His home has been burned, he has a depressed brother, a sick mother, and is targeted by both the mob and the FBI.

3. Which brother catches the other stealing their mother's cigarettes?
(a) Jerry.
(b) Ricky.
(c) Mark.
(d) Jerome.

4. Why is Mark's mother crying when Reggie arrives at the hospital in Chapter 16?
(a) She was approached by the mob.
(b) She was fired from her job.
(c) She had a nervous breakdown.
(d) She was worried about Ricky.

5. Why does the police officer suspect that Mark is lying?
(a) Because he failed the lie detector test.
(b) When he lies, his left eye twitches.
(c) His claims sound fishy.
(d) Because he overhears Mark telling his mother the truth.