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

4. In the beginning of Chapter 5, Eddie says, "I wanted to sprint straight into the future, but I kept” what?
(a) “Taking detours.”
(b) “Driving the scenic route.”
(c) “Going backwards.”
(d) “Going in circles.”

5. Who, along with Coach, invites Eddie to go on a trip in Chapter 7?
(a) Larry.
(b) Norma.
(c) Dolores.
(d) José.

6. What does Angel think Eddie is doing with paint cans in the narrative?
(a) Painting houses.
(b) Painting cars.
(c) Selling them.
(d) Huffing them.

7. What Spanish word used in Chapter 7 means gossip?
(a) Chale.
(b) Comadre.
(c) Verde.
(d) Nalgas.

8. What literary term refers to the use of “onions” in the novel?
(a) Protagonist.
(b) Catalyst.
(c) Antagonist.
(d) Motif.

9. What is the name of Samuel’s brother in the narrative?
(a) Juan.
(b) Jesús.
(c) Lupe.
(d) José.

10. What does Eddie decide to eradicate from his apartment in Chapter 7?
(a) Rats.
(b) Squirrels.
(c) Cockroaches.
(d) Mice.

11. What Spanish word from Chapter 7 means kinswoman, female relative; crony; midwife?
(a) Comadre.
(b) Tonto.
(c) Raspada.
(d) Cholitos.

12. When Coach takes Eddie to a “secret” spot in Chapter 7, he realizes it is the same place that he and other high school kids went to do to what?
(a) Study.
(b) Use drugs.
(c) Go hiking.
(d) Make out.

13. In terms of the plot of the novel, Chapter 8 marks what transition?
(a) Climax.
(b) Denouement.
(c) Exposition.
(d) Rising action.

14. How much money does Eddie ask for in bus fare over the phone in Chapter 5?
(a) $50.
(b) $120.
(c) $20.
(d) $10.

15. What is Eddie accused of when he is arrested in Chapter 6?
(a) Stealing Mr. Stiles’s truck.
(b) Murder.
(c) Arson.
(d) Having unpaid parking tickets.