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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. Why doesn't Twinky fire on the rival gang when they drive past him and his girlfriend?
(a) He does not have a gun available.
(b) He recognizes a person in the rival's car and is unable to shoot.
(c) He is scared that he will get caught and go to prison.
(d) His girlfriend April says not to and that he should just let them pass by.

2. Why is Kody angry with his crew for their behavior during the shooting at China's house?
(a) They respond slowly to the shooting.
(b) They are involved in the shooting, putting them at risk for getting arrested.
(c) They shoot and killed the rival gang members.
(d) They are no where to be seen, leaving Kody at risk.

3. Why is Kody arrested after the bike incident?
(a) He is arrested for the revenge shooting he participated in.
(b) The police find drugs nearby his home.
(c) Someone accuses him of robbery.
(d) He is mistakenly accused of another shooting.

4. What kind of car does Kody shoot into when he is hanging out at China's house?
(a) Ford.
(b) Cutlass.
(c) Police car.
(d) Truck.

5. Why do the police visit Kody in the hospital?
(a) They question him about the shooting that injured him.
(b) They ask him to put a stop to the gang retaliation.
(c) They need him as a witness in a case.
(d) They want to arrest him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kody want to fight these men outside the store he wants to rob?

2. In "The Juvenile Tank," how does Kody respond to the questions the police ask him in the hospital?

3. What is the name of Kody's nurse?

4. In the chapter "The Juvenile Tank," what does Kody's crew do to seek revenge when Kody is shot?

5. Who are the Tray Eights' rival gang?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Kody, what effect does the media have on gang activities?

2. Describe Kody's relationship with his mother in the chapter "Boys to Men."

3. How does Kody treat his new school opportunity after he is transferred to a "white" school?

4. Why might Kody feel guilty the night that he and Joe Joe check out Western Surplus?

5. After a fight outside of Western Surplus, Kody is shot. How do you think this will affect his gang activities?

6. In the chapter, "Can't Stop, Won't Stop, Kody finds himself in jail. How does Kody show his strength as a leader even in jail?

7. How does Kody's mother continue to show support for her son after he is released from jail and shot in the back?

8. Describe the time Kody and his brother were arguing over a piece of trash.

9. Describe Kody's relationship with his hospital nurse.

10. How does China's grandfather show his disdain for gangs?

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