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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to an object, action, or idea that represents something other than itself, often of a more abstract nature?
(a) Exposition.
(b) Symbol.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Motif.

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

3. What former peer from high school does Eddie encounter in Fresno in Chapter 6?
(a) José.
(b) Juan.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Larry.

4. Eddie receives a call from a girl who works where in Chapter 3?
(a) A used bookstore.
(b) The City College cafeteria.
(c) A car dealership.
(d) A bank.

5. When Eddie’s mother and aunt visit him in Chapter 3, they immediately begin searching his kitchen for what?
(a) Tortillas.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Cat food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eddie leave at Mr. Stiles’s house along with a note in Chapter 3?

2. When Eddie goes to Angel’s house in Chapter 8, he enters how?

3. What aunt brings Eddie food in Chapter 2?

4. What job does Mr. Stiles ask Eddie to do for him in Chapter 2?

5. What does Eddie’s godmother feed him for lunch in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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