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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. Where do police officers jump out of to arrest Eddie in Chapter 6?

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

3. What Spanish word from Chapter 7 means foolish or silly?

4. What does Eddie remark about Angel’s appearance when he sees him in the hospital in Chapter 8?

5. What do a younger gang leader and his friends show Eddie in order to threaten him as he paints lines on the field in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is Holmes playground described in Chapter 5?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the character of Aunt Delores in the novel. How close is Eddie to his aunt? Where does Delores live? What objective does Delores have in bringing Eddie tortillas? Do you think this makes her a likable character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of escape in the narrative. What are ways that Eddie seeks to escape the reality around him? How is escape illustrated in the characters at Holmes playground? How does the military represent escape to Eddie?

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