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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 does Hector request from his grandfather?

2. Why is Jesse impressed by the opposing team?

3. What do the two brother's father's mood depend on in "Broken Chain"?

4. What grade is Ernie in?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who ends up joining the Hobo Park team?

2. Describe Alfonso's physical state.

3. Describe Hector's grandmother.

4. Who is Manuel.

5. What does Fausto do with his reward money?

6. Describe what happens at the end of "Broken Chain."

7. Describe the effect Los Lobos has on Fausto.

8. Describe the Red Caps.

9. How does "Barbie" end?

10. Who is Sandra.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the broken chain in " Broken Chain" is a symbol of for Alfonso's adolescent life.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the feeling of guilt between Fausto in "The No-Guitar Blues" with Maria in "Growing Up," by looking at their adolescent perspective.

Essay Topic 3

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

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