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

2. What Spanish adjective from the novel means henpecked, traitorous, or disloyal?

3. What Spanish word from Chapter 7 means alert, ready, or sharp?

4. What is the name of Samuel’s brother in the narrative?

5. What Spanish word from the vocabulary in Chapter 6 means a scolding or admonishment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What new objective does Eddie have in the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Eddie do in the two days after his ordeal with the police in Chapter 7?

8. What are Eddie’s impressions of the place that he goes to with Coach and José in Chapter 7?

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

10. What does Eddie imagine he is hearing in the beginning of Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Coach in the narrative. How old is Coach? How long has Eddie known him? Why does Eddie trust Coach in telling him about the stolen truck? What does Coach represent symbolically to Eddie?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the setting of Holmes playground in the novel. Where in the barrio is this setting located? Who are the regular “characters” in the setting? What does Samuel represent symbolically? What is Samuel’s relationship to Eddie?

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