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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. What does Pete do to anger Gilbert?
(a) Cuts in the lunch line.
(b) Yells at Gilbert.
(c) Yells at his girlfriend.
(d) Yells at his friend.

2. What is Yollie especially talented at?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Math.
(c) Spelling.
(d) Singing.

3. What does Gilbert grow tired of?
(a) Not eating his lunch.
(b) Doing calisthenics and exercises.
(c) Going to the movies.
(d) Hiding from Pete.

4. Who is Pete?
(a) The school bully.
(b) Gilbert's friend.
(c) Gilbert's neighbor.
(d) Gilbert's rival.

5. Who helps Lupe improve her skills in "The Marble Champ"?
(a) Lupe's dad.
(b) Lupe's sister.
(c) Lupe's brother.
(d) Lupe's mom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is common knowledge within the school Victor attends?

2. How does the audience react to Manuel's performance?

3. Who is Ernie Castillo?

4. What does Manuel begin to plan at the end of "La Bamba"?

5. How old is Lupe Medrano?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the significance to the end of "Mother and Daughter."

2. Describe Pete the Heat.

3. Describe Gilbert Sanchez.

4. What does Manuel volunteer for?

5. Explain why Victor has picked grapes all summer in "Seventh Grade."

6. What happens to Manuel at practice?

7. What happens at the end of "Seventh Grade"?

8. How does Lupe prepare for her competition in marble shooting?

9. Describe Gilbert's attitude towards karate after he enrolls in lessons.

10. How does Gilbert react to his fight with Pete?

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