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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 tells Luis new information about Roberta?

2. Who do the bikers name in the attempted murder?

3. Who doesn't understand why Luis got involved in the attempted murder?

4. What happens to Little Man?

5. Who knows that police presence is heavy when the Lomas plan to get revenge on the Sangras?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luis describe the workers at the community centers?

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

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

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

5. How do the riots of the Vietnam War impact Luis's life?

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

7. What happens when Michael's brother gets in trouble?

8. Why is Roberta a prostitute?

9. What kind of anger does Luis feel about his relationship with Vivian?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the impact on Luis's life when he waits for his father in the library and discovers an appreciation for writing.

Essay Topic 2

It's interesting that Luis has never expressed his own level of commitment to the gang, but does say that he knows he can't say no when asked to participate in a particular raid or gang event. Compare and contract Luis's commitment to the gang with his commitment to his family.

Essay Topic 3

What kind of feelings does Luis have the first time he is away from the club or clique? Why might he have these feelings? What does this reveal about him?

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