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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to the area of the Central Valley of California that lies south of the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta in Stockton?
(a) Yosemite Valley.
(b) The San Joaquin Valley.
(c) The Shasta Valley.
(d) The Sacramento Valley.

2. What is the name of Juan’s sister in the barrio who is close to Eddie’s age?
(a) Gloria.
(b) Dolores.
(c) Norma.
(d) Belinda..

3. When was author Gary Soto born?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1947.

4. What term refers to mental diversion by means of entertainment or recreation?
(a) Culturalism.
(b) Misogyny.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) Escape.

5. Where does José take Eddie for breakfast in Chapter 4?
(a) Cuca’s Restaurant.
(b) Mesa Verde Restaurant.
(c) Café Caliente.
(d) Mesa Verde Restaurant. Victor’s Kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the novel Buried Onions published?

2. What does Eddie actually do with the paint cans he carries in the narrative?

3. What is the name of Samuel’s brother in the narrative?

4. Eddie believes that the students at the local college who are studying to be what are the lucky ones in Chapter 1?

5. José tells the man selling onions that he will buy how many sacks in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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