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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What grade are Hector and Mando in at school?
(a) 9th.
(b) 5th.
(c) 7th.
(d) 12th.

2. Which of the following cities is NOT a place Hector and Mando wanted to visit?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Acapulco.
(c) Paris.
(d) Madrid.

3. How much does Julio receive for his photographs of the robbery?
(a) $25.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $50.
(d) $300.

4. What kept the biker's friends from killing Freddie and Huey?
(a) Their bikes ran out of gas and Freddie and Huey got away.
(b) The police broke up their fight in the bar.
(c) They let them go because they were too puny to hit.
(d) The bikers' friends beat Freddie and Huey but let them go.

5. Who is Uncle Julio?
(a) Mando's godfather.
(b) Hector's mother's new husband.
(c) Hector's uncle.
(d) Mando's uncle.

6. What is the meaning of "blood brother"?
(a) Natural brother.
(b) Best friend.
(c) War buddy.
(d) Stepbrother.

7. Who eventually steals the stolen car?
(a) A couple of boys.
(b) An old man.
(c) A girl and boy.
(d) A man and woman.

8. What does Vicky tell Julio when she calls his apartment?
(a) The robbers have been spotted in Julio's neighborhood.
(b) The robbers have called to get Julio's address.
(c) The story ran a week too early.
(d) The robbers have been caught.

9. What state are Julio and the boys in after their car is hit?
(a) Dazed.
(b) Combative.
(c) Angry.
(d) Injured.

10. Who is Ms. Vicky Moreno?
(a) An insurance agent.
(b) A bank teller.
(c) A newspaper reporter.
(d) A beauty contest winner.

11. What snack does Mrs. Inouye give Hector and Mando?
(a) Oreos.
(b) Fritos.
(c) Cheetos.
(d) Doritos.

12. What does Julio comment about Freddie after the pictures of the robbers are developed?
(a) How ugly he is.
(b) How evil he looks.
(c) How fat he is.
(d) How short he is.

13. Why have the boys not told Uncle Julio about the newspaper column?
(a) They want to surprise him.
(b) They think he will be jealous.
(c) He cannot read.
(d) They are afraid he will be mad.

14. What do the boys and Uncle Julio hear about on the car radio?
(a) A Major League Baseball game.
(b) A fireworks display.
(c) An armed robbery.
(d) A department store fire.

15. Where have Hector and Mando arrived at the beginning of the story?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Portland.
(c) Fresno.
(d) Seattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT part of Hector and Mando's life in East Los Angeles?

2. What do Freddie and Huey eat in the car as they wait for Julio and the boys?

3. Why had Julio gone to Paul Kanzaki's Photo Studio?

4. How do Julio and Hector recognize the robbed vehicle?

5. In which restaurant are Freddie and Huey seated when they see their stolen car get stolen?

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