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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Desk jobs.
(c) Out of state jobs.
(d) Labor jobs.

2. Why does media coverage of gangs increase partway through the book?
(a) Because the violence has escalated.
(b) Because someone is talking to police.
(c) Neighbors are angry.
(d) Because there is someone secretly talking to reporters.

3. What did Luis's mother buy him in the memory at the beginning of the book?
(a) A lollipop.
(b) A comic book.
(c) A toothbrush.
(d) A candy bar.

4. Everyone is released after the beach fight except for who?
(a) Rano.
(b) Clavo.
(c) Luis.
(d) Black Dog.

5. What do Luis and Rano do with the money they earn at 9 years old?
(a) Give it all to their mom.
(b) Spend it on candy.
(c) Spend it on comics.
(d) Give it all to their dad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Roberta?

2. How does Luis's dream about Lisa end?

3. Who is Seni?

4. What does Luis use to stab someone during a gang activity?

5. Who says "a thief must be willing to do what needs to be done without thinking?"

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