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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. Who is Fred Hampton?
2. According to Kody's last chapter, how are the Crips still struggling?
3. Why does Kody think B.N.C.O. appeals to the Crips?
4. What is Kody arrested for in the final chapter?
5. In addition to Malcolm X, what other activist's words affect Kody?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Muhammad show Kody that he can trust him?
2. In "Nation Time," Kody is out with Tamu and their kids. Their car is pulled over by the police. Describe how the police treat Kody and how he responds to this treatment.
3. At the end of book, why does Kody return to jail?
4. In the chapter, "Nation Time", Kody is released from prison after a long sentence. How is Kody's life different now that he has left the Tray Eights?
5. What are Kody's feelings about gangs at the end of the book?
6. Do you think the C.C.O. has a positive influence on Kody?
7. How does Killer influence the Crips organization?
8. How does Malcolm X influence Kody?
9. How do Kody's actions suggest that he feels uncomfortable when he is released from jail after a long sentence?
10. Who is Walter Brown and how does he affect Kody?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
After reading Kody's autobiography, the reader is given a very narrow view of life as an L.A. Crip. What advice would you give a 6th grader about gangs? Use Kody's life story to describe the consequences for making such a choice.
Essay Topic 2
Kody has a moral awakening over the years, which begins when he meets Muhammad. Describe his relationship with Muhammad and how he has a lasting influence on Kody's life. Use specific examples from throughout the text to support your response.
Essay Topic 3
Kody influences many people, especially his younger brother, Kershaun. Describe how he follows in his big brother's footsteps. In your response, be sure to include information about:
1). The ways Kody influences his brother's decisions to join a gang.
2). Describe their encounters when they are both gang members.
3). Explain how Kershaun changes once he leaves the gang.
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