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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 the main character in "Broken Chain" use to try to realign his teeth?

2. What does Rudy announce after giving Veronica her gift?

3. How old is Jesse's brother?

4. At the end of "Broken Chain," who lends the main character a bike?

5. Which of the following is NOT used to describe Jesse's coach?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Manuel.

3. Describe Veronica's new Barbie.

4. Describe Luis.

5. Describe Jesse.

6. Why does Luis give Hector money at the end of "Two Dreamers"?

7. Who is Martha?

8. Describe Alfonso's physical state.

9. Describe the effect Los Lobos has on Fausto.

10. How does "Barbie" end?

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

Describe how baseball immerses everyone involved by analyzing its effect on Jesse in "Baseball in April."

Essay Topic 3

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.

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