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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Gary Soto when his father died?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

2. What job does Mr. Stiles ask Eddie to do for him in Chapter 2?
(a) Landscaping.
(b) Plumbing.
(c) Car detailing.
(d) Truck driver.

3. What technical skill was Eddie studying before dropping out of school?
(a) Air conditioning repair.
(b) Swimming pool installer.
(c) Computer programming.
(d) Almond farming.

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

5. Eddie is convinced that who will attempt to kill him in Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. Stiles.
(b) Larry.
(c) Angel.
(d) Dolores.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Eddie while his mother and aunt are visiting in Chapter 3?

2. What does Eddie’s aunt want him to do for her in Chapter 2?

3. Who does José tell Eddie to call after they leave the restaurant in Chapter 4?

4. What local gangster solicits Eddie to help him avenge Eddie’s cousin’s death in Chapter 1?

5. In what city does Eddie live in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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