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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 do the boys and Uncle Julio go up in an airplane?

2. What state are Julio and the boys in after their car is hit?

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

4. What do Julio and the boys see as they get in Julio's car at the farm?

5. How is Julio's car damaged?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Hector and Manny's world in East Los Angeles and what it represents for Latinos.

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

4. What stereotypes of the Latin household does the author present?

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

6. Summarize the story of CRAZY WEEKEND.

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

8. What has Julio captured on film regarding the robbery and with whom does he share his information?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in CRAZY WEEKEND. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the characters' lives. Where will they be living? Will Julio be married to Vicky? What other changes do your foresee? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

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