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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jandro have Luis and Rano steal?
(a) Food.
(b) Specific cars.
(c) Bikes.
(d) Guns.

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

3. Why did Yuk-yuk get his nickname?
(a) Because he hates jokes.
(b) Because his dad tells jokes.
(c) Because of his distinctive laugh.
(d) Because the gang likes to laugh at him.

4. What does Shed give Luis and Rano for stealing?
(a) Cash.
(b) Guns.
(c) Checks.
(d) Drugs.

5. What happens the first time Luis begins school in America?
(a) A teacher objects to having him in the class.
(b) A teacher welcomes him with open arms.
(c) He is tranferred to a different school.
(d) He speaks English clearly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rano?

2. Who does Luis's family move in with after his father loses his great job?

3. What high school does Luis attend?

4. How is Jandro Mares described in the book?

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

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