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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. Hector and Mando say that they are also ________________.
(a) broke.
(b) angry.
(c) victims.
(d) soldiers.

2. Why does Uncle Julio apologize to Hector and Mando?
(a) For not taking them to a ballgame.
(b) For taking them on the plane ride.
(c) For leaving them alone.
(d) For making them eat French food.

3. What type of music does Dr. Femur play loudly in his house?
(a) Classical.
(b) Opera.
(c) Alternative.
(d) Jazz.

4. What has made Freddie and Huey sick?
(a) They both have migraines.
(b) A bad meal.
(c) They are surrounded by police.
(d) Too much wine.

5. What does Huey tell Freddie about hurting the boys?
(a) He is anxious to get it over with.
(b) It will be a pleasure.
(c) He needs some time to think about it.
(d) He can't do that.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hector and Mando place on the floor to then pull out from under Freddie and Huey?

2. What advice does Julio's landlord give to Hector and Mando?

3. What are Freddie and Huey doing outside when Hector and Mando see them?

4. What does Hector use to blind Freddie and Huey?

5. Why had Hector's mother cried when she discovered that Hector left her car idling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what the boys do when they walk around the mall for awhile after dinner.

2. What qualities and experiences do Hector and Mando have that allow them to survive the encounter with the robbers?

3. How are Freddie and Huey in conflict about what to do to the boys?

4. What does Vicky represent in the story?

5. Why has the author inserted the phone messages from a crazy girlfriend of Julio's former roommate, Rick?

6. Why are the police so happy when they arrive at Uncle Julio's apartment?

7. Who is Dr. Femur and how do Hector and Mando meet him?

8. How does Julio turn into the stereotype of the typical Latin male?

9. Where do Hector and Mando see Freddie and Huey and how can they identify them?

10. What is the symbolism of the back window of Julio's car falling out as the group drives to dinner?

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