4. What question does Jamal's little sister ask him at the beginning of the book?
(a) If he has made dinner yet.
(b) If he has been waiting up for her.
(c) If he is worried about their mother.
(d) If he is going to leave.

5. What does Jamal do to show his leadership?
(a) Reads a letter from Randy.
(b) Agrees to let someone else lead.
(c) Shows the gun.
(d) Challenges Angel to a fight.

6. Who breaks up the fight between Jamal and Dwayne?
(a) The principal.
(b) The police.
(c) A mailman.
(d) A teacher.

7. Who does Jamal get to hide his gun before his fight with Dwayne?
(a) Blood.
(b) Mack.
(c) Sassy.
(d) Tito.

8. Where does Jamal start walking after his fight with Dwayne?
(a) The old firehouse.
(b) The park.
(c) The crack house.
(d) The boat basin.

9. What does Jamal do when he gets home after his fight with Dwayne?
(a) Tends to his wounds.
(b) Gets Randy's jacket.
(c) Draws pictures of the fight.
(d) Asks Mack for the gun.

10. What is Jamal asked to do when he comes to paint the sets?
(a) Stir the paint.
(b) Open the windows.
(c) Put down butcher paper.
(d) Hold the set.

11. Where does Dwayne challenge Jamal to a fight on the day he brings the gun to school?
(a) The caffeteria.
(b) The boiler room.
(c) The basement storeroom.
(d) The locker room.

12. Why did Mama leave Jamal's father?
(a) He was cheating on her.
(b) He didn't make enough money.
(c) He was abusive.
(d) He spent all her money on alcohol.

13. How old is the class bully?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

14. Who goes with Jamal after he is sent to the principal's office?
(a) Dwayne.
(b) Tito.
(c) Mack.
(d) Sassy.

15. Which teacher is Jamal's favorite?
(a) Mrs. Hicks.
(b) Mr. Green.
(c) Mr. Henricksen.
(d) Miss Brown.