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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. Why does Kody feel out of place when he attends an Islam service with Muhammad in the chapter, "Tamu"?

2. In the final chapter, what does Kody say is the only thing the gangs leave?

3. At the start of the chapter, "48 Hours," what jail facility is Kody in?

4. In the "Epilogue" what organization does the drug dealer Kody attacks work for?

5. How does Kody feel at the restaurant when he and Tamu have to leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Suma influence Kody?

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. After Kody joins the New African Independence Movement, how does he feel about gangs?

4. At the end of book, why does Kody return to jail?

5. How is the new Crips organization similar to the old one?

6. How does Malcolm X influence Kody?

7. Do you think the C.C.O. has a positive influence on Kody?

8. What can you infer about Kody and Tamu's relationship after reading the chapter, "Tamu?"

9. Describe the rules the C.C.O. develops.

10. How does Muhammad continue to influence Kody once he leaves the youth facility?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two individuals from the book and compare them to Kody. Make sure to include the following information:

1). Describe each person, including Kody.

2). Explain how they are similar and different to each other.

3). Explain how they are similar and different to Kody.

Essay Topic 2

Many would argue that Kody had no choice but to become a gangbanger. What evidence from the text supports this statement? What do you think? Do you think Kody had a choice in what he became? Be sure to address each question in your response.

Essay Topic 3

Kody leads a tragic life. Explain what is meant by this statement. In your response, be sure to include:

1). One tragic event that supports this statement.

2). One tragic relationship that supports this statement.

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