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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. In what subject is Nick Scoby most interested?
(a) Rap music.
(b) Painting.
(c) Jazz.
(d) History.

2. Where does Gunnar's father work?
(a) In a health food restaurant.
(b) He is a lawyer.
(c) The Los Angeles Police Department.
(d) The school board.

3. What does Psycho Loco do when an opposing player strikes Nick during a basketball game?
(a) Yells obscenities.
(b) Threatens the entire team with a shotgun.
(c) Hits the player in the face.
(d) Jumps the referee.

4. What surprises the school receptionist about Gunnar's arrival at school?
(a) That he is so early.
(b) That he knew where the office was located.
(c) That he looks so young.
(d) That he was wearing a suit.

5. What is every member of Gunnar's high school required to attend monthly?
(a) College admission's testing.
(b) Classes on financial management.
(c) Classes on drugs and sex.
(d) Assemblies discussing racial prejudice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing about Gunnar that shocks a young black man Gunnar stops for directions?

2. How did Swen leave home?

3. For what is Swen Kaufman known?

4. What have the Gun Totin' Hooligans decided to do to honor Pumpkin?

5. What does Franz do for the rest of his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Swen Kaufman's life story, according to Gunnar's mother?

2. What do police officers in Gunnar's new neighborhood ask him and what is his response?

3. Why did Rolf go to a white high school and what happens to him in Vietnam?

4. How does the Gun Totin' Hooligans decide to avenge Pumpkin and why is Gunnar involved? How does their plan work out?

5. What does Gunnar recall about living in Santa Monica in Chapter 2 and why does he join the Cub Scouts? How does the Scouts work out for him?

6. What does Gunnar say his ancestors were like and what is his family situation in Chapter 1? Where does his mother work and what does she tell the children?

7. What does Psycho do to get Gunnar to dance and how does their time at dances often end?

8. What does Gunnar reveal himself to be in the Prologue and how does he feel about his role?

9. What does Gunnar's elementary school emphasize?

10. What is one of Gunnar's favorite past times from a young age and what is he known for among his friends?

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