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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who requests Eddie's assistance with painting the lines on the field in Chapter 5?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Norma.
(c) Mr. Stiles.
(d) Coach.

2. Who tells Eddie that Angel killed Jesús in Chapter 4?
(a) Norma.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Lupe.
(d) Dolores.

3. Where does José take Eddie for breakfast in Chapter 4?
(a) Cuca’s Restaurant.
(b) Café Caliente.
(c) Mesa Verde Restaurant. Victor’s Kitchen.
(d) Mesa Verde Restaurant.

4. Eddie believes that the students at the local college who are studying to be what are the lucky ones in Chapter 1?
(a) Welders.
(b) Morticians.
(c) Scientists.
(d) Businessmen.

5. What is the narrative point-of-view of Buried Onions?
(a) Second person.
(b) Fourth person.
(c) Third person.
(d) First person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Eddie spot and take with him while running an errand for Mr. Stiles in Chapter 2?

2. Who calls Eddie while his mother and aunt are visiting in Chapter 3?

3. What term refers to mental diversion by means of entertainment or recreation?

4. What does the narrator say the kids sniff from paper bags to get high in Chapter 5?

5. Eddie’s cousin was murdered by a stranger after making a comment about the stranger’s what?

(see the answer key)

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