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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a destination for the vacation Julio and the boys plan?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Nassau.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Acapulco.

2. The author makes the point that stealing is okay in what circumstances?
(a) If someone is hungry.
(b) If someone is poor.
(c) None.
(d) If someone is sick.

3. Hector says the robbers will not come to get __________________.
(a) Julio's camera.
(b) the negatives.
(c) Julio's money.
(d) Julio's coin collection.

4. Who comes to Julio's apartment after the police leave with the robbers?
(a) Dr. Femur.
(b) Vicky.
(c) Mr. Inouye.
(d) Hector's mother.

5. Julio tells Hector and Mando to order light at dinner because he only has _______________.
(a) $100.
(b) $10.
(c) $60.
(d) $20.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hector not order dessert at dinner?

2. What is the profession of Julio's landlord?

3. What comes first in Julio's priorities?

4. What does Julio's landlord ask Hector and Mando to do?

5. How many messages are on Julio's answering machine when he and the boys get home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What favor does Dr. Femur ask of Hector and Mando?

2. Why does Vicky apologize to the boys again and what do she and the boys do at the apartment that takes all night?

3. What does the budding relationship between Uncle and Vicky represent?

4. How does the author use dialogue between Freddie and Uncle Julio and the boys to point out the error of stealing?

5. How does Uncle Julio take control of the situation when he arrives home?

6. What is the symbolism of the back window of Julio's car falling out as the group drives to dinner?

7. How are Hector and Mando finally able to capture and tie up the robbers?

8. How does Hector react when he hears Freddie's creepy voice on the answering machine?

9. Why is Uncle Julio afraid when he hears Freddie's voice on the answering machine?

10. What is the first trick that Hector tries to get rid of Freddie?

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