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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many kids does the woman from the beating have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

2. 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.

3. How old is Luis when is he turned away by the gang members using hard drugs?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

4. Who takes up the challenge to fight at the beach?
(a) Black Dog.
(b) Rano.
(c) Luis.
(d) Clavo.

5. Where did Luis's father meet his mother?
(a) Indianapolis.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) L.A.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does media coverage of gangs increase partway through the book?

2. How does Luis describe the conditions at school after Mr. Madison arrives?

3. What gang does Cokie belong to?

4. Who does Luis find out is pregnant?

5. What kinds of injuries does the person have who takes a beating to join the Lomas?

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