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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 kind of sign does Luis take the mascot changes as?
(a) They are not important.
(b) He's getting more popular.
(c) Barriers are coming down.
(d) Things are getting worse.

2. What is Yuk-Yuk's real name?
(a) Jim Smith.
(b) Seni.
(c) Black dog.
(d) Claudio Ponce.

3. Whose fight prompted the police to come to where Luis's family was staying in the beginning of the book?
(a) Seni and her husband.
(b) Rano and his mother.
(c) Luis and his father.
(d) Rano and Luis.

4. Who is Sal Basuto?
(a) A Sangra community center worker.
(b) A cop.
(c) A social services worker.
(d) A Lomas community center worker.

5. Who usually doesn't go to the "real beach?"
(a) Dogs.
(b) Barrios.
(c) Babies.
(d) Kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose calls does Vivian eventually refuse?

2. Who will think Luis is weak if he does not react immediately to get revenge on the Sangras?

3. What kind of riots does Luis get involved in the 1970s?

4. What kind of athletics do the Mexicans join after Mr. Madison comes to the high school?

5. Why does Luis say the gang wars pause midway through the book?

(see the answer key)

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