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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Scorpions feel about Jamal being the leader in the gang?
(a) They do not like it.
(b) They feel betrayed.
(c) They don't care either way.
(d) They don't believe it.

2. Who does Mack say Randy wants to be the new leader of the gang?
(a) Jamal.
(b) Indian.
(c) Mack.
(d) Angel.

3. Where does Jamal hide the gun when he goes to school?
(a) His bag.
(b) His sneaker.
(c) A hollowed out book.
(d) His jacket.

4. What does Dwayne throw at Jamal at school?
(a) A book.
(b) A rock.
(c) A pencil.
(d) A lunch box.

5. Where does Jamal put the gun?
(a) In his belt.
(b) In his pants.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) In his backpack.

6. What does Jamal love to do in his spare time?
(a) Write.
(b) Read.
(c) Draw.
(d) Sing.

7. What is the name of Jamal's best friend?
(a) Julio.
(b) Pedro.
(c) Juan.
(d) Tito.

8. Where does Jamal meet with the gang?
(a) At the boat docks.
(b) In the park.
(c) At the old firehouse.
(d) In the crack house.

9. What is the main concern over Jamal leading the gang?
(a) He is too innocent.
(b) His brother got caught.
(c) He is young.
(d) He is not experienced.

10. Where is Jamal's brother at the beginning of the book?
(a) College.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Prison.

11. Who does Randy want Jamal to visit?
(a) Mack.
(b) Tito.
(c) Indian.
(d) Dwayne.

12. What does Jamal want for Christmas?
(a) Some new books.
(b) Art lessons.
(c) A library pass.
(d) Real paints.

13. Who tends to be the voice of reason in Jamal's life?
(a) Tito.
(b) His mother.
(c) Sassy.
(d) His teachers.

14. What kind of sickness does Jamal's best friend have?
(a) Asthma.
(b) HIV.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Pneumonia.

15. What is Jamal's sister's name?
(a) Sassy.
(b) Sara.
(c) Suzy.
(d) Sally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of climate does Jamal's best friend want to live in?

2. What does Jamal want to own one day?

3. What does Jamal's father belittle him for?

4. Where does Jamal start walking after his fight with Dwayne?

5. What is the gun hidden in when the fight begins?

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