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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 kind of car do Freddie and Huey steal at the used car lot?

2. What is the name of the local newspaper?

3. Why does Julio want to hurry home?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What nationality are Mr. Kanzaki and Mr. Inouye and why are they important to the story?

2. Describe the robbers.

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

4. Summarize the story of CRAZY WEEKEND.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the fear experienced by the main characters? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Uncle Julio. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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