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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Eddie says, “"Coach had known most of us when we were knee-high gangsters with” what “hanging from our mouths”?
(a) Spit.
(b) Tongues.
(c) 40oz bottles.
(d) Candy cigarettes.

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

3. What Spanish word from Chapter 7 means foolish or silly?
(a) Tonto.
(b) Paleta.
(c) Abrazo.
(d) Mira.

4. The former peer from high school that Eddie encounters in Chapter 6 is described by him as loving what kind of music?
(a) Reggae.
(b) Heavy metal
(c) Rap.
(d) Blues.

5. 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 clothes.
(c) His bike.
(d) His wallet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eddie runs away from Angel’s home in Chapter 8 because he believes that Angel has gone to get what?

2. Who whacks Eddie from behind while he is at Angel’s home in Chapter 8?

3. What Spanish word from Chapter 7 means a kiss?

4. What Spanish word from Chapter 7 refers to a trowel, or hand tool with a curved blade used in gardening?

5. In terms of the plot of the novel, Chapter 8 marks what transition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impressions does Eddie have of the Navy recruiter in Chapter 6?

2. What causes Eddie to flee from Holmes playground in Chapter 5?

3. What plot transition takes place in Chapter 8?

4. What happens when Eddie goes to work for Mr. Stiles in Chapter 6?

5. Where do Coach and José invite Eddie to go with them in Chapter 7?

6. How is Eddie’s relationship with Mr. Stiles repaired to some degree in Chapter 6?

7. What two choices does Eddie face in Chapter 6?

8. What does Eddie find at his apartment when he returns from the police station in Chapter 7?

9. Why does Eddie go to Angel’s house in Chapter 8? Who is there?

10. Who does Eddie go to for advice in Chapter 6? Why?

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