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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 to the record when Manuel performs?

2. What does Pete do to anger Gilbert?

3. Who is Pete?

4. Which of the following body parts does Lupe NOT build strength in?

5. What does Gilbert think he needs to defeat Pete?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is common knowledge at school and why is it important?

3. Explain what happens at Gilbert and Pete's first fight.

4. What is Manuel's financial status?

5. Why does Lupe want to master marble shooting?

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

7. Describe Michael Torres.

8. Describe Yollie.

9. What does Manuel volunteer for?

10. How is Manuel's act received by the audience?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the stories in "Baseball in April and Other Stories" consisting of Hispanic families in California.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how and why "The Marble Champ" is the most straightforward story in the collection of "Baseball in April and Other Stories."

Essay Topic 3

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.

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