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

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

3. Why does Julio want to hurry home?
(a) To catch the Lottery numbers.
(b) To watch Law and Order.
(c) To develop the film he shot.
(d) To get changed for the party.

4. What do Freddie and Huey recall about a biker they robbed in a bar?
(a) The biker cried like a baby.
(b) The biker beat them very badly.
(c) The biker would not give up.
(d) The biker was knocked out cold.

5. What nationality are Mr. Kanzaki and Mr. Inouye?
(a) Japanese American.
(b) Korean American.
(c) African American.
(d) Chinese American.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mando's last name?

2. Who does Julio call first about the photos?

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

4. What does Uncle Julio have to take pictures of at Mrs. Murguia's house?

5. What is the name of the local newspaper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does talking with Victor seem to be doing to Hector and Mando regarding their innocence?

2. How does the Inouye household represent prosperity to the boys?

3. How does Uncle Julio represent a father figure for Hector and Mando?

4. Why does Vicky call to apologize to Hector and Mando and what does Julio offer to make her feel better?

5. Summarize the story of CRAZY WEEKEND.

6. How do Julio and the boys confirm that the men in their photos are actually the robbers?

7. When do Hector and Mando realize that Uncle Julio was right about their being in danger?

8. How do Freddie and Huey find out where to find Julio and the boys?

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

10. What is Uncle Julio's profession and how did he learn it?

(see the answer keys)

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