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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do José and Eddie go to the hospital in Chapter 8?
(a) To have Eddie’s stitches removed
(b) To have José’s stitches removed
(c) To see Aunt Delores.
(d) To see Angel.

2. What refers to an object, action, or idea that represents something other than itself, often of a more abstract nature?
(a) Motif.
(b) Exposition.
(c) Symbol.
(d) Metaphor.

3. Where does Mr. Stiles live in the novel?
(a) South Fresno.
(b) North Fresno.
(c) West Fresno.
(d) East Fresno.

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

5. When Eddie arrives as his godmother’s house in Chapter 5, he calls whom to ask for money?
(a) His mother.
(b) Juan.
(c) Dolores.
(d) Norma.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was author Gary Soto born?

2. Angel visits Eddie and shows him what in Chapter 3?

3. How many of Eddie’s uncles does he claim have died in Chapter 1?

4. What is stolen while Eddie stops by his apartment before returning to his job for Mr. Stiles in Chapter 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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