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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. How much does Fausto earn after a few hours of working?

2. What holiday just occurred in "Broken Chain"?

3. What does the main character ask his new friend, in "Broken Chain"?

4. What do the two boys hope for after try outs?

5. What does Luis do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Luis.

2. Describe Fausto's feelings after he returns Roger.

3. What happens at the Little League try outs?

4. Describe Jesse.

5. Describe the Red Caps.

6. Describe the effect Los Lobos has on Fausto.

7. Who is Martha?

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

9. Describe what Martha tries to do with Veronica's dolls.

10. Describe how the local baseball team in "Broken Chain" is doing in its season.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Barbie," explain the significance of Veronica's lost Barbie doll head and how that loss reflects childhood dreams.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the motif of financial instability within the families in "Baseball in April and Other Stories." Why is that information included in every story?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the emotions Maria experiences from her recollection of Disneyland to her family's return home from vacation. Do you think Maria's emotions are natural?

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