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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Spanish word translates in English to mean “green”?
(a) Hombre.
(b) Verde.
(c) Gordito.
(d) Diablito.

2. What Spanish slang word from the vocabulary in Chapter 6 refers to the backside or buttocks of a person?
(a) Chale.
(b) Besos.
(c) Paleta.
(d) Nalgas.

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

4. What has been returned to Eddie’s home when he arrives after his ordeal with the police in Chapter 7?
(a) His books.
(b) His bike.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His wallet.

5. What does Eddie actually do with the paint cans he carries in the narrative?
(a) Paints graffiti on bridges.
(b) Paints houses.
(c) Paints bicycles.
(d) Paints addresses on curbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eddie remark about Angel’s appearance when he sees him in the hospital in Chapter 8?

2. What does Eddie decide to eradicate from his apartment in Chapter 7?

3. What is the name of Eddie’s best friend from high school who has been murdered in the novel?

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

5. Eddie’s mother and aunt try to convince Eddie to date a girl named what in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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