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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Julio call first about the photos?
(a) A private detective.
(b) The FBI.
(c) The police.
(d) The newspaper.

2. Why is Uncle Julio upset when he reads the column about the boys?
(a) He realizes they are a target for the robbers now.
(b) He doesn't like any attention drawn to him.
(c) He thought he should be included in the article.
(d) He thinks it makes the boys sound lazy.

3. What information does Stewart give to Freddie and Huey?
(a) How much flying lessons cost.
(b) Where to find Julio and the boys.
(c) Where they can get a good steak dinner in town.
(d) When he is available to take them to Los Angeles.

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

5. Why can the drivers of the robbed truck not identify the robbers?
(a) They are afraid to talk.
(b) Everything is a blur to them.
(c) They are bound and gagged.
(d) They are dead.

6. One of the robbers is named ___________________.
(a) Flip Bronstein.
(b) Frank Borden.
(c) Fritz Brown.
(d) Freddie Bork.

7. Who is the pilot of the airplane?
(a) Stewart.
(b) Chase.
(c) Steve.
(d) Sandy.

8. What does Huey do when Freddie says they will go to prison if they don't get rid of the car?
(a) He screams.
(b) He curses.
(c) He cries.
(d) He grins.

9. East Los Angeles is a ghetto for whom?
(a) Whites.
(b) Latinos.
(c) Asians.
(d) Blacks.

10. What is the name of the local newspaper?
(a) The California Courier.
(b) The Fresno Bee.
(c) The Fresno Herald.
(d) The Fresno Times.

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

12. Which of the following is NOT part of Hector and Mando's life in East Los Angeles?
(a) Cars on the sidewalk.
(b) Graffiti.
(c) Litter.
(d) Spacious houses.

13. The nickname of the robber in #34 is ________________.
(a) Mama's boy.
(b) Crybaby.
(c) Killer.
(d) Fingers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why have the boys come to the city in #7?

2. What is Mando's last name?

3. Which of the following cities is NOT a place Hector and Mando wanted to visit?

4. What does Freddie say they should do to Julio and the boys to teach them a lesson?

5. Where does Mando say he wants to live when he gets older?

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