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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eddie believes that the students at the local college who are studying to be what are the lucky ones in Chapter 1?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Morticians.
(c) Businessmen.
(d) Welders.

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

3. What is the name of Eddie’s aunt who brings him tortillas every day in Chapter 1?
(a) Belinda.
(b) Norma.
(c) Delores.
(d) Gloria.

4. In what city does Eddie live in the novel?
(a) Arcata.
(b) Truckee.
(c) Santa Cruz.
(d) Fresno.

5. What Spanish word is used in the novel meaning district or neighborhood?
(a) Gordito.
(b) Cholitos.
(c) Comadre.
(d) Barrio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Stiles live in the novel?

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

3. What pests inhabit Eddie’s apartment much to his chagrin in the novel?

4. When did author Gary Soto earn his B.A. degree in English?

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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