We Beat the Streets; Chapter 10

What was the topic of conversation one night among Sampson, George, and Rameck?

• Sports and athletics

• Life on other planets and the state of their community

• Music and entertainment

• School assignments and exams

According to Sampson, why is it hard for him to share his thoughts with his friends?

• He doesn't want to appear uninterested

• He is afraid of being judged

• He doesn't have many friends

• He prefers to keep his thoughts to himself

What does Rameck find difficult to understand about school?

• The importance of making good grades

• The reason why some students don't make good grades

• The curriculum being taught

• The expectation for everyone to be smart and do good

What does Sampson want more than what he sees every day on the blocks?

• A blueprint on how to make it

• A car to drive around

• More girls to know what to do with

• Something more than what he sees every day

What does Sampson assert when he feels pushed too far?

• He will give them something to think about

• He will back down

• He will ask for help

• He will leave the situation

Why did the police get tired of the skating rink according to Sampson?

• Because it was too far from Dayton Street Projects.

• Because they had to break up fights or take reports from kids who got beat up or got their stuff stolen.

• Because the skating rink was not popular anymore.

• Because Sampson and his friends used to hang out there.

What did Frank mean when he said "That's just the way it is"?

• It's normal for kids to get their stuff stolen in Newark.

• It's common to have skating rinks closed down.

• It's expected to get your butt beat if you are on the wrong side of town.

• It's usual for the rain to trickle down one's back.

What did the man who approached Sampson and Frank want from them?

• He wanted to warn them about the dangers of the neighborhood.

• He wanted to sell them something.

• He wanted two dollars from them.

• He wanted to join them for a drink.

How did Sampson react when the stranger pulled out a gun?

• He ran away immediately.

• He gave the man two dollars.

• He tensed, ready for whatever he would have to do.

• He started a fight with the man.

What did Hock give Sampson for his birthday?

• A package of cigarettes.

• A bottle of liquor.

• A package of what appeared to be cocaine.

• A new pair of skates.