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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Uncle Julio upset when he reads the column about the boys?

2. What does Julio tell Hector and Mando to comfort them?

3. Where are Freddie and Huey when they see someone steal the Buick?

4. Who eventually steals the stolen car?

5. What do the boys and Uncle Julio hear about on the car radio?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the robbers.

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

5. Who is Vicky and why does she spend some time with Hector and Mando?

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

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

8. What job does Uncle Julio take Hector and Mando along to see?

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

10. Who is Mr. Inouye and why does Julio take the boys to meet him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Vicky. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the lives of Hector and Mando. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? What draws them together to make them friends?

Essay Topic 3

CRAZY WEEKEND is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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