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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jamal go to find Mack?
(a) The Bodega.
(b) The shut down factory.
(c) The crack house.
(d) The park.

2. Where is Jamal sitting at the beginning of the book?
(a) On the front steps.
(b) In his room.
(c) By the window.
(d) In the hall-way.

3. How does Mama hurt her hand?
(a) She drops a weight on it.
(b) She cuts it on some broken glass.
(c) She burns it on an iron.
(d) She shuts it in a door.

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

5. What was Mama doing when her hand got hurt?
(a) Getting Sassy ready for school.
(b) Cleaning up Randy's things.
(c) Bringing in the groceries.
(d) Washing dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tito join the gang?

2. Who does Jamal see meandering down the street at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Jamal do when he gets home after his fight with Dwayne?

4. Why does Jamal say he never wants to see Randy again?

5. What does Jamal love to do in his spare time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jamal think about as he walks away from his fight with Dwayne?

2. How does Jamal feel when he has the gun?

3. What does the class bully make fun of Jamal for?

4. What kind of things do Jamal and Tito do together?

5. Why is Jamal sent to the principal after his meeting with Mack?

6. What does Jamal do after he is badly beaten in his fight with Dwayne?

7. What is Jamal asked to do when he helps paint the sets, and how does he feel about this?

8. How does Jamal feel about his father, and why?

9. How does Jamal feel when he gets home after his meeting with the Scorpions?

10. How long was Randy sentenced to jail, and what does Jamal think of this?

(see the answer keys)

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