We Beat the Streets; Chapter 13

What was Rameck's mother concerned about?

• Rameck's education

• Rameck hanging out with thugs and ending up in jail

• Rameck not coming home for Thanksgiving

• Rameck's health

Where did Rameck and his friends usually hang out?

• At a local swimming pool

• In the schoolyard of Clinton Elementary School

• At Rameck's house

• In a nearby park

What were Rameck and his friends doing when the crackhead approached them?

• They were planning something

• They were studying

• They were sharing a bottle of liquor

• They were playing sports

What did the crackhead want from Rameck and his friends?

• Money

• Food

• Crack

• Clothes

What was the understood rule in the neighborhood regarding the school grounds?

• It was a place for community gatherings

• It was a safe zone for children

• It was off limits for drugs

• It was where adults could hang out

What did Train tell the crackhead about smoking around the schoolyard?

• A) "It's fine as long as you're quick."

• B) "I thought I told you, man. You don’t be smokin’ that stuff around here!"

• C) "Just make sure no one sees you."

• D) "You can smoke, but share with us."

What was Rameck's reaction when one of his friends pulled out a small switchblade?

• A) He was impressed and wanted to use it.

• B) He felt indifferent and ignored the situation.

• C) He was suddenly afraid to use the knife and tried to appear as cool as possible.

• D) He encouraged his friend to use the knife on the addict.

After the incident, where did Rameck and his friends go?

• A) They went to the police station to report the incident.

• B) They went to the store to buy candy bars.

• C) They went home to avoid getting caught.

• D) They went to find more people to harass.

How did Rameck feel when he heard the siren of a police car after the incident?

• A) He felt proud of what they had done.

• B) He was indifferent and did not care.

• C) He was genuinely surprised.

• D) He was relieved that the police had arrived.

What did the officer say would happen if the man who was critically injured died?

• Rameck would be released without charges.

• Rameck would be charged with attempted murder.

• Rameck would have to apologize to the man's family.

• Rameck would be given a warning.