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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 2 ends with Eddie saying that the "east was one large bruise that was slowly becoming” what?
(a) “Winter.”
(b) “The night.”
(c) "Infected."
(d) “Healed.”

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

3. 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 television.
(c) A refrigerator.
(d) A vacuum cleaner.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what institution did Gary Soto earn his M.F.A. in poetry?

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

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

4. What is the name of Eddie’s aunt who brings him tortillas every day in Chapter 1?

5. What aunt brings Eddie food in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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