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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of drugs from the garage does Luis turn to?
(a) Sniffing.
(b) Pills.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Cigarettes.

2. As part of a shopping spree after Luis's dad gets a new job, what does Luis's mom get?
(a) A new outfit.
(b) Her hair done.
(c) Her nails done.
(d) New teeth.

3. What happens when people sign up to get a subscription that Luis and Rano are selling in the neighborhood?
(a) They tell him to go away.
(b) They run away before paying.
(c) They spit in his face.
(d) They sign up for the free gift but never pay.

4. Where did that memory take place that is described at the beginning of the book?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Union Station.
(d) Chicago.

5. Who do the Sangras shoot that prompts revenge from the Lomas?
(a) Black Dog.
(b) Clavo.
(c) Luis.
(d) Little Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Luis's father doing when he met his mother?

2. What happens to Luis's family after the police come to their home in the beginning of the book?

3. Who takes up the challenge to fight at the beach?

4. Who does Luis think teachers favor at his high school?

5. Which gang member is shot in the face near the vacant lot?

(see the answer key)

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