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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lie has Vicky told about Hector and Mando in the story?
(a) That they are A students.
(b) That they are from Seattle.
(c) That they are junior entrepreneurs.
(d) That they are star athletes.

2. How does Freddie feel, thinking that Julio, Hector and Mando are hurt?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Disinterested.
(d) Concerned.

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

4. What month is it when the story begins?
(a) April.
(b) September.
(c) February.
(d) December.

5. What kind of car do Freddie and Huey steal at the used car lot?
(a) Chevy.
(b) Ford.
(c) Chrysler.
(d) Buick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julio realize about himself regarding Vicky?

2. What does Freddie tell Huey they will do tomorrow when Huey is frightened to steal the photos?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the assaults on Julio's car?

4. What kept the biker's friends from killing Freddie and Huey?

5. Why can the drivers of the robbed truck not identify the robbers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan do Freddie and Huey formulate to get out of their current situation?

2. Why are the photos of the burning truck an instance of foreshadowing for the story?

3. What does the Denny's restaurant signify to Hector and Mando regarding their loss of innocence?

4. What nationality are Mr. Kanzaki and Mr. Inouye and why are they important to the story?

5. What does the author reveal about the unfortunate home lives of Hector, Mando and Julio?

6. Who are Hector and Mando and why have they taken a train to Fresno, California?

7. How does the author show the importance of the Japanese Americans to the regional economy and culture?

8. What information is revealed about Hector and Mando in the column in The Fresno Bee?

9. Describe the robbers.

10. Compare and contrast Freddie and Julio regarding their commitment and responsibility to the children in their lives.

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