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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 5, Eddie says, "I wanted to sprint straight into the future, but I kept” what?
(a) “Going backwards.”
(b) “Going in circles.”
(c) “Driving the scenic route.”
(d) “Taking detours.”

2. What does Angel think Eddie is doing with paint cans in the narrative?
(a) Huffing them.
(b) Selling them.
(c) Painting cars.
(d) Painting houses.

3. What pests inhabit Eddie’s apartment much to his chagrin in the novel?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Ants.
(c) Howler monkeys.
(d) Rats.

4. How much of the money that Eddie’s godmother gives him for a donation does he keep for himself in Chapter 5?
(a) $5.
(b) $2.
(c) $20.
(d) $10.

5. What does Eddie explain to Mr. Stiles in the note that he leaves him in Chapter 3?
(a) That the truck was stolen.
(b) That he has taken another job.
(c) That he has joined the army.
(d) That he still wants to work for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Eddie’s cousin who was recently murdered in Chapter 1?

2. What is the playground in the barrio where kids play, and where gangsters recruit new members?

3. Chapter 2 ends with Eddie saying that the "east was one large bruise that was slowly becoming” what?

4. The girl who calls Eddie in Chapter 3 invites him to come to her house to do what?

5. How many children does the onion seller have piled into his car in Chapter 4?

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