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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 does Twinky's mother want to go to April's house?
(a) She wants to talk to April's parents.
(b) She wants to see if April is hurt.
(c) She believes April is responsible for her son's death and wants revenge.
(d) She wants to comfort April who lost her boyfriend.

2. What is Kody's nickname?
(a) Monster.
(b) Kodizzle
(c) Krazy Kody
(d) He does not have a nickname.

3. What is the name of the store that Kody wants to rob?
(a) Ralph's Supermarket
(b) Buddah Market.
(c) East Sun Sports Supplies
(d) Western Surplus.

4. What gang is Kody's nurse's son in?
(a) It is not stated.
(b) Tray Eights.
(c) He is not in a gang.
(d) Rollin' Sixties.

5. In the "The War," how long was Kody unconscious in the hospital?
(a) His never looses consciousness.
(b) Three days.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kody take with him after climbing out of a window at his mother's house in the chapter "The Juvenile Tank?"

2. Why is Kody rushed back to the hospital after he is arrested for murder?

3. What is NOT something Kody does to try to "hide" his gang life form Tamu?

4. Why is Kody taking the bus home after being released from jail at the start of "The Juvenile Tank?"

5. What is the name of Kody and Tamu's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is it foolish for Kody to be alone at night, unarmed?

3. By the end of the first chapter, Kody begins to show signs of a struggle with gang life. In what ways is he having difficulty with his choices?

4. How is revenge illustrated in the chapter, "Boys to Men?"

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

6. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank" Kody deals with a lot of violence. How does these events begin to change Kody's thoughts about his gang life?

7. Why do Kody and Crazy De create a plan to section off the gang?

8. Describe what happens when Kody and his crew try to steal a van.

9. Kody enters the Crips after his 6th grade graduation. How does Kody prove that he is ready for the gang life?

10. Describe Kody's relationship with Tamu.

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