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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who took care of Seni for so long that she didn't recognize her own father?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her grandma.
(c) Luis's mom.
(d) Luis.

4. What did Luis's father vow after the accusations in the beginning of the book?
(a) To never work in a school again.
(b) To be a better husband.
(c) To be a better father.
(d) To leave the country.

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

6. Who does Luis think teachers favor at his high school?
(a) Mexicans.
(b) Rich kids.
(c) Whites.
(d) Poor kids.

7. Who thinks that Luis's thoughts on killing are a problem?
(a) Shed.
(b) Yuk-yuk.
(c) Rano.
(d) Luis's father.

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

9. Who ends up painting a mural on the concession stand that is the scene of a gang incident?
(a) Rano.
(b) Shed.
(c) Jandro.
(d) Luis.

10. Who works at a car wash when Luis's mother tell the boys to get jobs?
(a) Seni.
(b) Luis and Rano.
(c) Luis's mom.
(d) Luis's dad.

11. How long did Luis's father's new job last?
(a) Less than a year.
(b) 4 years.
(c) Two years.
(d) 5 years.

12. Besides an eye, what else do the gang members think their comrade has lost in the shooting?
(a) His nerve.
(b) His money.
(c) His excitement.
(d) His patience.

13. Who has children from previous relationships between the relationship between Luis's mom and dad?
(a) Neither.
(b) Both.
(c) Luis's mom.
(d) Luis's dad.

14. Why is the gang taken into custody after the fight at the beach?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Assaulting a police officer.
(c) Drugs and alcohol.
(d) Fighting.

15. How old was Luis's dad when he married Luis's mom?
(a) 40.
(b) 45.
(c) 20.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Luis's father doing when he met his mother?

3. Everyone is released after the beach fight except for who?

4. What job is Luis a champion at after he begins working to help support the family?

5. What does Jandro have Luis and Rano steal?

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