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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did a group of bikers accost midway through the book?

2. Who is the leader of The Animal Tribe?

3. Who tells Luis about the Neighborhood Youth Corps program?

4. Who takes a beating to join the Lomas?

5. Who tells Luis to get a gun after the bikers accost?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Roberta a prostitute?

2. Who is Michael Robles?

3. Why does Luis stab someone with a screwdriver?

4. How does Luis find out about the city mural project?

5. Who is Lisa and what dream does Luis have about her?

6. What are some small strides happening in race relations at Luis' school after Mr. Madison arrives?

7. What are Mr. Madison's plans for changes for the high school?

8. What does Chente say about what he discovers in Luis's garage?

9. How does Luis get involved in Neighborhood Youth Corps?

10. How does Luis fair in his beating to become a Lomas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what leads to Luis being kicked out of the house and into the garage. What prompts Luis's mother to be fed up with him? How does it make Luis feel? Why does he turn to drugs?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Chente, and compare and contrast Luis's life to his. How do you think Luis feels he compares to someone like Chente?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the race problems at Luis's high school, including specific incidents from the book involving teachers and students. How do they affect Luis? Why?

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