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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. What does Julio realize about the way he has been treating Hector and Mando?
2. Whose last name is not given in the newspaper article?
3. Who helps Julio replace the radiator hose and change the tire?
4. What snack does Mrs. Inouye give Hector and Mando?
5. Where does Hector say he wants to live when he gets older?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Uncle Julio upset when he reads the story about the boys in the newspaper?
2. What does the author reveal about the unfortunate home lives of Hector, Mando and Julio?
3. Describe the robbers.
4. How does the author show the importance of the Japanese Americans to the regional economy and culture?
5. Describe Hector and Manny's world in East Los Angeles and what it represents for Latinos.
6. Why does Vicky call to apologize to Hector and Mando and what does Julio offer to make her feel better?
7. What has Julio captured on film regarding the robbery and with whom does he share his information?
8. When do Hector and Mando realize that Uncle Julio was right about their being in danger?
9. What information is revealed about Hector and Mando in the column in The Fresno Bee?
10. How do Freddie and Huey find out where to find Julio and the boys?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain Gary Soto's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
What does the author say about Japanese-American culture in the book? What qualities do Mr. Inouye and Mr. Kanzaki exhibit that are typical of Japanese people? Does the author do a good job of presenting the Japanese-Americans in a positive light?
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