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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What branch of the military has José joined in Chapter 4?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The Army.
(d) The Navy.

3. What is José’s last name in the narrative?
(a) Diaz.
(b) Dominguez.
(c) Rodriguez.
(d) Ortiz.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What refers to the area of the Central Valley of California that lies south of the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta in Stockton?

3. Eddie learns that Angel was angry over Jesús’s having sold what and not sharing the profits in Chapter 4?

4. Eddie is accused of saying bad words by a child riding what in Chapter 3?

5. Eddie’s mother and aunt try to convince Eddie to date a local girl who is a good catch to them because she has only one what in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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