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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Julio tell Nazario he can not go with him in Round 2 to meet Bodega and Vera?
(a) He promised Blanca he would not get involved with Bodega.
(b) He has to work.
(c) He has to go to the doctor with Blanca.
(d) He told Sapo he would not get involved with Bodega.

2. What does Pastor Vasquez always wear?
(a) Polyester suits.
(b) Chinos.
(c) Kaftans.
(d) Shorts.

3. What does Blanca notice that is very unusual about the new building she and Julio have moved into that belongs to Bodega?
(a) It has working heat.
(b) It has a door person.
(c) It is made all out of concrete.
(d) The drug dealers all seem to avoid it.

4. Why is Julio worried Blanca will make a connection between news reports of Salazar's death and Sapo?
(a) A man who looks like Sapo is wanted in connection with Salazar's death.
(b) The news reports mention bite marks on Salazar's body.
(c) Salazar's body was found in Sapo's neighborhood.
(d) Blanca knows that Sapo had a grudge against Salazar.

5. Which teacher really looked out for Julio and his friends in junior high school?
(a) Mr. Blessington.
(b) Mrs. Jelendra.
(c) Miss Smith.
(d) Jose Tapia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Roberto's older brother?

2. Which poet does Julio ask Mr. Blessington if the class can study?

3. What upsets Bodega about what Julio is wearing to meet Vera?

4. What does Mr. Tapia tell Sapo to tell the police when they ask about what happened with Mr. Blessington?

5. What neighborhood does Nazario tell Julio is lost in Round 2, as opposed to Spanish Harlem?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nazario get Julio off from work to come to meet Vera?

2. Why is Bodega anxious about the way Julio is dressed going to meet Vera?

3. Why does no one usually mess with Sapo?

4. What do Bodega and Vera try to get Julio to do with them when they show up at his door in Part IV?

5. Why does Bodega tell Julio he had Salazar killed?

6. How does Blanca react to seeing Vera's huge diamond ring that she gave to Julio?

7. What does Julio tell Blanca he really thinks about the Bible?

8. What happened to the neighborhood after Roberto Salazar was found dead?

9. Why does Mr. Tapia tell Sapo to tell the authorities voices in his head told him to attack Mr. Blessington?

10. Why is Blanca suspicious of the new apartment Julio moves them into?

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