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

2. Where does Mr. Stiles ask Eddie to drop off some items in Chapter 2?
(a) The dump.
(b) The High School.
(c) The bank.
(d) The library.

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

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

5. What is among the tortillas brought to Eddie by his aunt in Chapter 2?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) Drugs.
(c) A gun.
(d) A few photographs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eddie receives a call from a girl who works where in Chapter 3?

2. The girl who calls Eddie in Chapter 3 gave him what for free earlier in the day?

3. When was the novel Buried Onions published?

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

5. When was author Gary Soto born?

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