Question 1

The most significant criteria for defining a gang according to your text is?
A) Age
B) Race
C) Criminal Behavior
D) Size

Accepted Answer

The most significant criteria for defining a gang according to the text is criminal behavior. This is because gangs are primarily defined by their involvement in criminal activity, such as drug trafficking, extortion, and violence. Age, race, and size can be factors, but they are not the defining characteristics of a gang.

Question 2

The focal point of Vietnamese gangs is:
A) Power
B) Drugs
C) Turf
D) Money

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

This group usually consists of men in their 20s or 30s (or even much older) who still participate in gang activities (sometimes referred to as gang banging).
A) Wannabe
B) Hard core
C) Situational member
D) Veteranos/O.G.

Accepted Answer

Veteranos/O.G. refers to older individuals who have been involved in gang activity for a long time and still participate in it.

Question 4

A common role for females in a gang is the role of being a _____ member.
A) Hard core
B) Auxiliary
C) O.G.
D) Situational

Accepted Answer

Auxiliary members are typically female members of a gang who do not hold leadership positions or engage in the most dangerous criminal activities. They often serve as girlfriends or associates to male gang members and provide support in various ways, such as hiding weapons or drugs.

Question 5

A group with relatively high use and sales of drugs, but with only one major form of delinquency is known as a:
A) Party gang
B) Predatory gang
C) Scavenger gang
D) Drug gang

Accepted Answer

A party gang is a group that engages in high drug use and sales, but their primary form of delinquency is partying and socializing rather than more serious criminal activity. Other forms of delinquency may be present, but they are not as significant as the group's drug-related activities.

Question 6

A "Hard Core" gang member:
A) Has a strong attachment to the gang but participate less often than the regulars because they have other interests outside the gang.
B) Is strongly attached to the gang, participate regularly, and have few interests outside of the gang.
C) Is only marginally committed, join the gang at a later age than the regulars and peripherals, and remain in the gang only a short period of time.
D) Are usually in their preteen years and know and admire gang members.

Accepted Answer

A "Hard Core" gang member is someone who is strongly attached to the gang, participates regularly, and has few interests outside of the gang. This type of member is considered the most committed and loyal to the gang.

Question 7

The most common method of distinguishing among different gang members is:
A) The degree of attachment and involvement
B) The number of tattoos
C) The wearing of rank insignia
D) The amount of money made

Accepted Answer

The degree of attachment and involvement is the most common method of distinguishing among different gang members because it indicates the level of commitment and loyalty to the gang.

Question 8

For the most part, family ties and community are important to this ethnic group.
A) African American gangs
B) Chicano gangs
C) Whit gangs
D) Asian gangs

Accepted Answer

Chicano gang culture places a lot of emphasis on loyalty to one's family and community, often referred to as "la familia" and "barrio". Maintaining these ties is considered essential to the survival and success of the gang. African American gang culture, while also valuing loyalty and community, does not center around family ties to the same extent. White and Asian gangs may or may not place importance on family and community ties, depending on the specific gang and its values.

Question 9

All are listed as "Folk Nation" set gangs except:
A) Black P Stones
B) Gaylords
C) Latin Eagles
D) Mickey Cobras

Accepted Answer

Latin Eagles are not listed as a "Folk Nation" set gang.

Question 10

Heavy involvement in all kinds of crime and heavy use and sales of drugs; they may resemble major corporations, with separate divisions handling sales, marketing, discipline, and so on is an example of a:
A) Drug gang
B) Predatory gang
C) Party gang
D) Organized or Corporate gang

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heavy involvement in all kinds of crime...

Question 11

Youths known as _________are distinguishable from traditional street gangs by their secretiveness and the difficulty in identifying them.
A) Skinheads
B) Bloods
C) MS-13
D) Stoners

Accepted Answer

Stoners are distinguishable from traditional street gangs by their secretiveness and the difficulty in identifying them, as they often do not exhibit the same overt signs and symbols associated with more organized street gangs.

Question 12

According to the text, this gang has the overall smallest population.
A) Chicanos
B) White
C) Asian
D) African American

Accepted Answer

The text states that "Asian gangs have the overall smallest membership."

Question 13

The gang to most likely have connections to organized crime is:
A) The Chinese gangs
B) The White gangs
C) The Latino gangs
D) The African American gangs

Accepted Answer

Chinese gangs have a long history of connections to organized crime, particularly with Triads in China. They are involved in various types of criminal activities such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, extortion, and money laundering.

Question 14

Chinese gangs are different from African-American and Hispanic gangs in that:
A) They are not based on youth fads or illicit drug use and are closely related to their community's social and economic life.
B) They do not operate in deteriorated, poor neighborhoods.
C) They are embedded in the legendary Triad subculture and so are able to claim legitimacy in the Chinese community.
D) All are differences of Chinese gangs.

Accepted Answer

Chinese gangs differ from African-American and Hispanic gangs in several key ways. They often do not center around youth fads or the drug trade to the same extent, are deeply integrated into the social and economic fabric of their communities, and have historical ties to the Triad subculture, which can lend them a form of legitimacy within their communities. These factors contribute to their distinct nature compared to other ethnic gangs.

Question 15

Latino gangs account for what percent of all gangs?
A) 49 %
B) 28 %
C) 35 %
D) 60%

Accepted Answer

Latino gangs account for approximately 49% of all gangs, making them a significant portion of gang demographics in various regions.

Question 16

Skinhead gangs in the United States have their roots in a similar movement in:
A) Germany
B) England
C) Ireland
D) Italy

Accepted Answer

Skinhead gangs originated in England in the late 1960s as a working-class youth subculture. The movement later spread to other countries, including the United States. While there were skinhead groups in other countries, such as Germany, the roots of the American skinhead movement can be traced back to the UK.

Question 17

The two major gang groups for this ethnic group are the bloods and the crips.
A) Asian
B) Latino
C) African American
D) White

Accepted Answer

The bloods and the crips are both African American gang groups.

Question 18

A gang that does not have an allegiance to a traditional gang color is known as a:
A) Auxiliary gang
B) Drug gang
C) Recycled gang
D) Hybrid gang

Accepted Answer

A gang that does not have an allegiance to a traditional gang color is known as a hybrid gang, which is a combination of different gang cultures, symbols, and practices. They may adopt elements from multiple gangs or even create their own unique identity. Auxiliary gangs are typically affiliated with a larger gang and operate in a supporting role, while drug gangs focus primarily on drug trafficking. Recycled gangs are gangs that have re-emerged under a different name after being dismantled by law enforcement.

Question 19

A gang of small size (up to 50 members), small age range (less than 10 years), no subgroups, been in existence less than 10 years is an example of a:
A) Specialty gang
B) Drug gang
C) Compressed gang
D) Traditional gang

Accepted Answer

A compressed gang typically has a smaller membership, younger age range, and shorter existence than traditional or drug gangs. It also does not have subgroups or cliques within the gang. The given description matches the characteristics of a compressed gang. Specialty gangs typically have a specific focus such as hate crimes or white-collar crime, and drug gangs have a primary focus on drug trafficking. Traditional gangs have a longer history and established hierarchy.

Question 20

The area a gang occupies and defends is known as the gangs?
A) Hood
B) Turf
C) Field
D) Home

Accepted Answer

Gangs typically refer to the area they occupy and defend as their "turf."

Quiz 2: What Do Gangs and Gang Members Look Like

The most significant criteria for defining a gang according to your text is?

The focal point of Vietnamese gangs is:

This group usually consists of men in their 20s or 30s (or even much older) who still participate in gang activities (sometimes referred to as gang banging) .

A common role for females in a gang is the role of being a _____ member.

A group with relatively high use and sales of drugs, but with only one major form of delinquency is known as a:

A "Hard Core" gang member:

The most common method of distinguishing among different gang members is:

For the most part, family ties and community are important to this ethnic group.

All are listed as "Folk Nation" set gangs except:

Heavy involvement in all kinds of crime and heavy use and sales of drugs; they may resemble major corporations, with separate divisions handling sales, marketing, discipline, and so on is an example of a:

Youths known as _________are distinguishable from traditional street gangs by their secretiveness and the difficulty in identifying them.

According to the text, this gang has the overall smallest population.

The gang to most likely have connections to organized crime is:

Chinese gangs are different from African-American and Hispanic gangs in that:

Latino gangs account for what percent of all gangs?

Skinhead gangs in the United States have their roots in a similar movement in:

The two major gang groups for this ethnic group are the bloods and the crips.

A gang that does not have an allegiance to a traditional gang color is known as a:

A gang of small size (up to 50 members) , small age range (less than 10 years) , no subgroups, been in existence less than 10 years is an example of a:

The area a gang occupies and defends is known as the gangs?