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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. What happens to Little Man?

2. How soon is Luis supposed to come after Santos in the revenge plot?

3. What kind of drugs from the garage does Luis turn to?

4. Who is Puppet?

5. What is one rule for the dance that is arranged?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Luis get wrapped up in the attack led by Santos?

3. Why does Luis stab someone with a screwdriver?

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

5. How does Luis feel about the changes Mr. Madison made?

6. Why does Sal feel for the Sangras?

7. Why isn't Luis charged in the attack on the bikers?

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

9. What happens when Luis tries to attend Taft High School to get a better education?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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