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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What pests inhabit Eddie’s apartment much to his chagrin in the novel?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Rats.
(c) Howler monkeys.
(d) Ants.

2. How old is Eddie’s mother in Chapter 3?
(a) Her 50s.
(b) Her 80s.
(c) Her 70s.
(d) Her 60s.

3. How many of Eddie’s uncles does he claim have died in Chapter 1?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. When was author Gary Soto born?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1940.

5. What inexpensive food does Eddie typically live off of in the novel?
(a) Rice.
(b) Peanut butter.
(c) Dog food.
(d) Top Ramen.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What refers to writing or speech primarily intended to convey information or to explain?

4. What institution did Eddie recently drop out of in the beginning of the novel?

5. When was the novel Buried Onions published?

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