WorksheetsWe Beat the Streets Novel Review
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 51mins
Who are the three men in the story?
George, Craig and Sampson
Sampson, Andre and Meatball
Sampson, George and Rameck
Rameck, Delilah, and George
What is the setting of the this story?
Newark, New Jersey
New York, New York
Washington DC
Boston, Massachusetts
In chapter 1, what happens to Sampson in the park?
"The Bomb" takes his bat
Someone tries to sell him drugs
The stone slab breaks his foot
Him and his brother's friends cleaned the park
Sampson’s accident can be seen as fate because
he met a friend in the emergency room who also had a broken leg.
going to the hospital piqued his interest in the medical field.
breaking his leg gave him the opportunity to stay home and study
he became popular since people wanted to sign his cast.
In chapter 2, what did the nun and the principal want to test Rameck for?
The gifted program at the school
Scholarship programs
State test
Special education
What did Rameck learn about resolving issues while at the Catholic school?
He learned to talk problems out instead of using his fists.
He learned to turn to books to find the answers to life’s problems.
He learned to go to the office to report potential problems.
He learned to make new friends that didn’t get into trouble.
In public school Rameck was in the what program?
Special Education
Gifted Program
Lunch Program
Coffee Shop
Who was an influential teacher in George's life?
Miss Jackson
Miss Johnson
Miss Bridges
Miss Jordan
In chapter 3, what did the woman say to Miss Johnson and her class?
"They'll never make it far."
"Do they attend a private school?"
"What a wonderful day it is."
"Isn't that school in the ghetto?"
Why does Ramek need money?
to get new shoes
to get groceries
to turn the power back on
to get pictures taken for his portfolio
CH5 Ramek's mother used the money to..
buy groceries
turn the electricity back on
buy drugs
pay the rent
Why did Rameck ask for money?
Nikes and photographs for acting class
Paying bills and books for class
Jordans and photographs for acting class
tution for school and shoes
Why was George excited to go to the dentist?
he loved visiting the dentist
he would get out of school early
he was given sugar free gum at the dentist
he loved the pictures of teeth on the walls
George said something clicked when he looked at the..
models of all the teeth
posters of teeth on the walls
x-rays, dental charts, and instruments
photos of peoples before and after braces
Who was considered the best Kung Fu teacher in NJ?
Reggie
Sampson
Crusher
Razor
Reggie told the boys he did not...
fight
steal
answer to anyone
back down
Reggie told the boys he would teach them how to....
live
cook
fight
do back flips
Sampson was arrested for...
fighting
stealing a car
shoplifting
robbing a bank
Sampson stole a ....
cleaning machine
vacuum
toaster oven
microwave
Who dies stealing a car?
Sampson
Reggie
Razor
Crusher
Why did Sampson hide his good grades from other kids?
because other kids would make fun of him and stop thinking he was cool.
because he didn't want to make the kid who failed to feel bad
Sampson was too shy.
Why does Sampson's mom not want him to go to Dayton Elementary School?
It was too far away.
It costs money to go there.
She didn't want him to keep hanging around with his trouble making friends.
Why did Sampson's mother drop out of school?
because she always hated school
because her mother died
because she got married
Sampson hated that other kids were...
getting to learn more than him
getting to eat out every night
getting to walk to school
getting to skip school
Who played Scrooge in the play?
Rameck
Sampson
Frank
George
What is the name of the play that Rameck acts in as a 9th grader?
A Christmas Story
Hamlet
A Christmas Carol
Macbeth
What school did Rameck attend in 9th grade?
University High School
University of Dayton
Dayton High School
Newark Projects
In chapter 9, what was the name of the gang?
The Arlington Boys
The Feisty Five
The Newark Nine
The Dayton Demons
Why did the Plainfield boys want to fight the other gang?
The gang was talking about their mommas
One of the gang members threatened one of the Plainfield boys
No reason, the Plainfield boys were just bored
The gang crossed over to the Plainfield boys territory
What did Rameck and the Plainfield boys use to get away from the gang?
Scooters
A bus
Skateboards
Their older brother's car
What grade did the three boys finally all form a steady friendship?
9th
10th
11th
8th
not enough electives
no African-American culture classes
no cultures of the world classes
better lunches
went on strike
had a walk-out
refused to do school work
sprayed silly string everywhere
How did the students act at the rally?
peaceful, well behaved, and focused on their goal
rowdy, out of control
angry, upset, and silly
yelling, shouting, and disrespectful
she was too strict
he didn't do classwork
gave unfair tests
she picked on him
What did Ramek do to the teacher?
sprayed her with whip cream
sprayed her with paint
sprayed her with silly string
sprayed her with water
Whose mother warned him to stop hanging around with the "thugs" he runs around with or he would end up in jail?
Sampson
Rameck
George
Train
What did Rameck say was measured differently by his mother than by the rest of his neighborhood?
good grades
manhood
being smart
growing up
Who approached Rameck and his friends while they sat in the schoolyard drinking malt liquor?
a rival gang member
a crackhead
a police officer
Sampson
What was the one rule that Train tells the crackhead before he sells him drugs?
Don't do anything on school property.
Don't share it with any kids.
Don't tell anyone where you got the drugs.
Don't do to much at one time or you might overdose.
What did Rameck do that landed him in jail?
Beat up the crackhead
Sell drugs to an undercover cop
Get caught drinking while underage
Steal from the neighborhood convenience store
How many days did Rameck stay in the detention center?
2
3
4
5
Why was Rameck's case discountinued?
The crackhead never showed up.
He got a great lawyer.
The other lawyer thought the crackhead deserved it.
The judge felt bad for him.
What does the book say was the most dangerous thing to do in Newark?
throw shade at a drug dealer
be alone at night
stand on the street corner and mind your own business
pick a fight with gang leader
What were Sampson and his friends doing that is illegal?
selling drugs
robbing convenience stores
robbing drug dealing kids
smoking pot
What was Sampson charged with after him and his friends decided to rob the drug dealers?
Attempted Murder
Armed Assault
Armed Hurt
Armed Robbery
What does Sam say makes the future less scary?
having college paid for
knowing where they will live
getting off the streets
figuring it out together
What college did all 3 boys get into?
Yale
NYU
Seton Hall
Howard University
What did each of the boys do in their interview unbeknownst to the others?
Spoke about each other
Made fun of the other boys
Offered to be a school volunteer
Brag about the crimes they committed
How long was the summer program for Seton Hall?
2 months
7 weeks
1 month
5 weeks
Which two boys roomed together at Seton Hall?
Rameck and Sampson
George and Sampson
George and Rameck
They all roomed alone.
Why did the boys enjoy having Carla in their lives?
She always made things easier for them so they could pass.
She bought them dinner every day after class.
She pushed and motivated them as no one had before.
She introduced them to a bunch of famous doctors.
What debate was sparked in Carla's class one day?
doctors should have never been arrested before
the personal appearance of doctors
what loyalty truly meant amonst co-workers
whether or not someone should be punished for cheating on an exam
The boys were accepted by everyone at Seton Hall and made lots of friends.
True
False
Which incident got Rameck in trouble yet again?
He had an altercation with a boy in his dorm.
He got caught cheating on an exam.
He got caught stealing another boy's things.
He was failing his exams consistently.
Why did Rameck pick up the college student and drop him to the floor?
He was excited to see him
He felt like he was being disrespected
He thought it would be cool
His cousins told him to
What was the result of the incident with Rameck and the other boy?
Rameck was expelled and arrested.
Rameck was placed on probation, but, unfortunately, he was arrested.
Rameck was placed on probation, and no charges were pressed against him.
Rameck was charged with assault but not put on probation.
Rameck, George, and Sampson created a group that encouraged elementary school students to visit the college campus. What was the name of the group?
RGS Campus Tours
Ulysses
Ujima
Elementary Exploration
Why did Sampson, George, and Rameck create the club, Ujima?
They wanted to throw a large party on campus
They wanted to show inner city kids that college is possible
They wanted to encourage inner city kids to maintain positive relationships with their parents and police
They wanted to inspire inner city kids to achieve academic success in college
How did the boys raise money for their organization?
They threw parties and charged people money to enter.
They stole it from some neighborhood kids.
They played the lotto and won a few thousand dollars.
They performed talents on the street and waited for donations.
What is the name of the boys' rap group?
A.R.T.
A Tribe Called Quest
Doctors Who Rap
Another Rough Tribe
Doctors with Attitude
Which two boys took part in the group with their friend P.S.?
Rameck
Sampson
George
The boys' rap group had small successes but never got theie big break.
True
False
What was the name of the program which allowed the opportunity to finish senior year of college and the first year of medical school?
Access Med
Med Way
Atlas Med
Med Access
Why were the boys facing separation for the first time?
They were going into different medical fields which meant different schools.
George was about to face jail time and would be gone for two years.
Rameck struggled to maintain his GPA and was kicked out of school.
Rameck and George were accepted into a new college, but Sampson was not.
Which doctor was still feeling unsure about his call to become a doctor?
Sampson
Rameck
George
Why was Sampson unsure if he wanted to continue to medical school?
He never felt at home in the new environment.
He couldn't afford to keep paying for it.
He never felt like being a doctor called to him like it did others.
He got a record deal offer and needed to make a choice.
He was failing out of school and wanted to give up.
What attire did Dr. Nicholas make every male student in his class wear?
A tie
A full suit
Casual clothes
White coats
What happened to Rameck and Dax on the way back from watching the boxing match?
They were pulled over by the cops.
They got into an accident.
They passed by former friends getting jumped.
They helped an older lady who was being followed.
Why did Rameck say they were being pulled over?
They were speeding.
His license was expired.
They were Black.
He ran a stop sign.
What did the cops find in Rameck's car that was deemed a deadly weapon?
a small fishing knife
a loaded gun
a butcher knife
a blowtorch
Why was Rameck's case eventually thrown out?
They lost the evidence.
His lawyers got him out of it.
His mom spoke to the judge.
The cops didn't show up again.
Sampson felt like there was a gap between himself and his new classmates.What did he mean by this?
He is much younger than his classmates.
He is much older than his classmates.
He was exposed to too much crime as a child.
He was not exposed to the aspects of the medical profession as a child.
What roadblock did Sampson face while he was in medical school?
He failed the state board medical exam.
He was arrested.
He failed the most important class in school.
Rameck and George were graduating a year early, without him.
As medical school came to an end, what did the doctors have to do?
Decide the field they wanted to specialize in
Decide what school they would go to next
Move into the dorm for interns at the hospital
Decide the doctor they were going to follow around an dlearn from
What is Match Day?
the day doctors/dentists find out their internships
the day doctors/dentists are matched with patients
the day doctors/dentists find out who will graduate at the top of their class
the day doctors/dentists are matched with a new skill to study.
Which of the doctors wanted to study internal medicine?
Rameck
Sampson
George
Which of the doctors wanted to study emergency medicine?
Rameck
Sampson
George
What excited Rameck after speaking to Carla?
He found a emergenc y medicine residency available at a hospital back home.
He found an internship available at the best hospital in the state.
He received word that his dream hospital had an spot available for in internal medicine.
When did the doctors graduate from medical school?
May 26, 1999
May 30, 1998
June 3, 1997
June 12, 1999
What did the boys toast to at their graduation celebration?
To family
To dreams
To friends
To never giving up
What messages do the doctors leave readers with?
Honor your family and stay in school.
Work hard and see the world.
Follow your dreams and give back to your community.
Maintain good friendships and earn a lot of money.
