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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. What does Kody mean when he says that the gang is like a complex military organization?

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

3. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank," what does Kody's mother think caused his release from jail?

4. In "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," who does Kody see get booked for murder when he arrives back in jail after returning to the hospital?

5. How does his nurse save Kody's life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When in the hospital for getting shot in the back, how does Kody view his own life and mortality?

4. 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?

5. Describe Kody's relationship with Tamu.

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

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

8. In the chapter "Boys to Men", do Kody demonstrate any remorse his violent actions?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Students will write a persuasive essay convincing a sixth grade student (since that was the age when Kody joined the Tray Eights) why he or she should not join a gang. Essay should be written from Kody's point of view and include examples from his life to support the arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Do you ever think Kody can fee himself completely from a life of crime? Why or why not? In your answer, be sure to use specific text evidence to support your inferences. It may be a good time to summarize major events in the book to use in your response. This is more than just your opinion - you must back your ideas with solid evidence from throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

Identify the three biggest consequences Kody faces due to his gang activity. In your response, be sure to address the following points:

1). Describe each consequence by citing specific examples from the test.

2). Explain how these consequences affected Kody and his family.

3). Explain how Kody and the Tray Eights benefited from Kody's risky behavior.

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