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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "Broken Chain," who lends the main character a bike?
(a) Alfonso.
(b) Ernie.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Sam.

2. What becomes apparent about the volunteer league?
(a) They aren't very good.
(b) There are only 3 teams.
(c) There are only 2 teams.
(d) They are great at preparing players for Little League.

3. What is Jesse's team named?
(a) Hobo Park Inc.
(b) Hob's Parkson.
(c) The Hobo's.
(d) The Hobo Park team.

4. What are Hector and Luis's common tendencies?
(a) To ignore their dreams.
(b) To concentrate on reality.
(c) To dream about things.
(d) To ignore reality.

5. What grade is the main character of "Broken Chain" in?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Tenth.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Seventh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jesse's brother's name?

2. What does Fausto's mom tell him is in the basement the next day?

3. What does Fausto do to his story when he retells how he found Fausto?

4. How does Jesse perform?

5. What is the doll dressed in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jesse worry at the end of "Baseball in April"?

2. Describe the ending of "The No-Guitar Blues."

3. Who does Luis call on the telephone?

4. What does Fausto do to try and buy a guitar?

5. Describe Veronica's desire for a new Barbie.

6. What happens at the Little League try outs?

7. What type of investment is Luis interested in in "Two Dreamers"?

8. What does Alfonso do that almost ruins his planned date?

9. Who is Martha?

10. Describe Luis.

(see the answer keys)

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