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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is visiting Angel when Eddie arrives in Chapter 8?
(a) Jesus
(b) `Samuel.
(c) Coach.
(d) Juan.

2. Chapter 8 begins with Eddie imagining he keeps hearing what?
(a) Someone calling his name.
(b) Someone calling for help.
(c) His father’s voice.
(d) His mother’s voice.

3. In literature, what refers to the struggle occurring within a character's mind?
(a) External conflict.
(b) Internal conflict.
(c) Relational conflict.
(d) Integral conflict.

4. What in literature refers to incompatibilities in how two or more individuals relate to one another - Fathers to Sons, Bosses to Employees, Slaves to Masters, etc.?
(a) Internal conflict.
(b) External conflicts.
(c) Relational conflicts.
(d) Integral conflict.

5. What Spanish word from Chapter 7 means a kiss?
(a) Besos.
(b) Diablito.
(c) Ratoncito.
(d) Comadre.

6. Where does Eddie see Angel as he leaves the hospital in Chapter 8?
(a) In the pharmacy.
(b) At the bottom of the stairs.
(c) In Jesús’s room.
(d) In Samuel’s room.

7. What area does Eddie go to where the local gangsters hang out recruiting kids in Chapter 5?
(a) The city library.
(b) In N Out Burger.
(c) Behind the stadium.
(d) Holmes playground.

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

9. Why do José and Eddie go to the hospital in Chapter 8?
(a) To have Eddie’s stitches removed
(b) To have José’s stitches removed
(c) To see Angel.
(d) To see Aunt Delores.

10. After Eddie leaves from his visit with Coach, he goes home to do what in Chapter 6?
(a) Call Norma.
(b) Change clothes.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Take a nap.

11. What Spanish word from the vocabulary in Chapter 6 refers to a mouse?
(a) Ratoncito.
(b) Cholitos.
(c) Changos.
(d) Comadre.

12. What Spanish adjective from the novel means henpecked, traitorous, or disloyal?
(a) Tejano.
(b) Cabron.
(c) Tonto.
(d) Nalgas.

13. What does Eddie remark about Angel’s appearance when he sees him in the hospital in Chapter 8?
(a) He has stitches above his eye.
(b) He is in a wheelchair.
(c) He is using crutches.
(d) He has a cast on.

14. What Spanish word from the novel refers to millet, or a type of grass that is cultivated for its grain and mostly used as fodder?
(a) Mijo.
(b) Paleta.
(c) Raza.
(d) Nalgas.

15. What younger gang leader tries to cause trouble with Eddie in Chapter 5?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Jesús.
(c) Larry.
(d) Samuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eddie is convinced that who will attempt to kill him in Chapter 5?

2. The former peer from high school that Eddie encounters in Chapter 6 is described by him as loving what kind of music?

3. What is the name of Juan’s sister in the barrio who is close to Eddie’s age?

4. What Spanish slang term from Chapter 7 refers to Texans or Texas residents?

5. Who does Coach make a phone call in order to help Eddie in Chapter 6?

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