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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who requests Eddie's assistance with painting the lines on the field in Chapter 5?

2. What Spanish word from the vocabulary in Chapter 6 refers to a mouse?

3. What does the narrator say the kids sniff from paper bags to get high in Chapter 5?

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

5. Eddie goes along with Coach and a friend to travel and do what in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Holmes playground described in Chapter 5?

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

3. Why does Eddie go to Holmes playground in Chapter 5? Who does he encounter there?

4. Where does Eddie go after leaving Holmes playground in Chapter 5? Who does he call?

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

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

7. How does Eddie attempt to eradicate the roaches in his apartment in Chapter 7?

8. Who does Eddie encounter at the Navy recruitment office in Chapter 6? What impression does this make on Eddie?

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

10. What happens to cause Eddie to flee Angel’s home in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Eddie’s brush with the police in Chapter 3. Why are the police called on Eddie while he is in north Fresno? What does he do upon facing this conflict? Is this a good decision? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relevance of the stolen truck and what the incident reveals about Eddie's true nature. What does Eddie do when the truck is stolen? Does this make Eddie appear guilty or innocent of the theft? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of poverty in the novel and the symbolism that supports this theme in Chapter 4. How is José’s getting stabbed symbolic of the power of the barrio to hold one down in life? What are examples of symbolism in other chapters that support this theme?

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