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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Eddie’s aunt tells him that who will help him achieve the action she wants him to do in Chapter 2?
(a) Larry.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Lupe.
(d) Angel.

3. When Eddie’s mother and aunt visit him in Chapter 3, they immediately begin searching his kitchen for what?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Tortillas.
(c) Cat food.
(d) Coffee.

4. What is the name of Eddie’s best friend from high school who has been murdered in the novel?
(a) Juan.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Angel.
(d) Larry.

5. Eddie’s mother and aunt try to convince Eddie to date a local girl who is a good catch to them because she has only one what in Chapter 3?
(a) Baby.
(b) Car.
(c) Boyfriend.
(d) Job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term is used as reference to U.S. citizens of Mexican descent?

2. When was author Gary Soto born?

3. What do Eddie’s mother and aunt give him to eat when they visit in Chapter 3?

4. When he is given a special task by Mr. Stiles in Chapter 2, Eddie is overjoyed that Mr. Stiles trusts him to borrow what?

5. What inexpensive food does Eddie typically live off of in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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