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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Boyfriend.
(b) Car.
(c) Baby.
(d) Job.

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

3. In what area of the city is Eddie’s apartment, as described in Chapter 1?
(a) The northwest.
(b) The southeast.
(c) The west.
(d) The north.

4. Eddie is accused of saying bad words by a child riding what in Chapter 3?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A tricycle.
(c) A unicycle.
(d) A skateboard.

5. What item does Eddie spot and take with him while running an errand for Mr. Stiles in Chapter 2?
(a) A vacuum cleaner.
(b) An air conditioner.
(c) A television.
(d) A refrigerator.

6. Who blames Eddie for what happened to José in Chapter 4?
(a) Angel.
(b) Eddie's mother.
(c) José’s family.
(d) Belinda.

7. The man selling onions that José and Eddie encounter in Chapter 4 is selling them for how much per sack?
(a) $8.
(b) $10.
(c) $3.
(d) $5.

8. Most of the residents of Eddie’s neighborhood are descended from what heritage?
(a) Mexican.
(b) Irish.
(c) Russian
(d) Canadian.

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

10. How many children does the onion seller have piled into his car in Chapter 4?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 5.

11. Who calls Eddie while his mother and aunt are visiting in Chapter 3?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Larry.
(c) Norma.
(d) Juan.

12. What does Eddie ask his mother and aunt to do as he leaves his apartment in Chapter 3?
(a) Say hello to his uncle.
(b) Pay his phone bill.
(c) Leave him alone.
(d) Lock up when they leave.

13. What is Eddie’s principle mode of transportation in the novel?
(a) A car.
(b) Walking.
(c) The bus.
(d) His bike.

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

15. Where does Mr. Stiles live in the novel?
(a) West Fresno.
(b) North Fresno.
(c) South Fresno.
(d) East Fresno.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a desired result an animal, person or a system envisions, plans and commits to achieve?

2. What does José give to the onion seller’s children in Chapter 4?

3. How old is Eddie’s mother in Chapter 3?

4. Who does José tell Eddie to call after they leave the restaurant in Chapter 4?

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

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