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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 happens at the dance to make Yollie horrified?

2. Who does Gilbert have a crush on?

3. Who distracts Manuel at the practice?

4. How does "The Marble Champ" end?

5. What school does Gilbert attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gilbert Sanchez.

2. What is Manuel's financial status?

3. Describe Teresa.

4. Explain why Yollie leaves the school dance.

5. What is the conflict of "Mother and Daughter"?

6. How does Gilbert get out of finishing his lessons?

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

8. Why does Lupe want to master marble shooting?

9. Describe Mrs. Moreno.

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

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 Gilbert from "The Karate Kid" to Manuel in "La Bamba" by analyzing their motivations, their insecurities, their confidence, and their relationships with their family.

Essay Topic 3

Explain where the tension of "Mother and Daughter" lies.

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