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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 happened in the accusations against Luis's father?
(a) He was eventually found innocent.
(b) He was released after a trial.
(c) Charges were dropped after a trial.
(d) He was found guilty.

2. What seem to the be the only kinds of jobs Luis's father can find when he first comes to America?
(a) School jobs.
(b) Out of state jobs.
(c) Labor jobs.
(d) Desk jobs.

3. Which gang member is shot in the face near the vacant lot?
(a) Joe.
(b) Luis.
(c) Clavo.
(d) Seni.

4. What happens to Luis's family after the police come to their home in the beginning of the book?
(a) They go to Florida.
(b) They are evicted.
(c) They divide up.
(d) They are on the run.

5. How is Jandro Mares described in the book?
(a) A family friend.
(b) As a friend of Luis.
(c) As a friend of Ranos.
(d) As a 30-year-old budding entrepreneur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are students divided at Luis's high school?

2. What city is Watts in?

3. How was Luis's first Christmas in Watts?

4. What type of job does Luis's father get in the flashback in the beginning of the book that prompts him to buy a better home and other things?

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

(see the answer key)

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