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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance?
(a) Motif.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Exposition.

2. What item does Eddie spot and take with him while running an errand for Mr. Stiles in Chapter 2?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) An air conditioner.
(c) A vacuum cleaner.
(d) A television.

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

4. 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.

5. What is the name of Eddie’s cousin who was recently murdered in Chapter 1?
(a) Angel.
(b) Jesús.
(c) José.
(d) Samuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eddie explain to Mr. Stiles in the note that he leaves him in Chapter 3?

2. What aunt brings Eddie food in Chapter 2?

3. Where does Mr. Stiles ask Eddie to drop off some items in Chapter 2?

4. How old is Eddie in Chapter 1?

5. Eddie’s mother and aunt try to convince Eddie to date a girl named what in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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