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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. Which of the following cities is NOT a place Hector and Mando wanted to visit?

2. What is the name of the local newspaper?

3. What does Hector tell the woman in #31 that embarrasses her?

4. Why does Julio want to hurry home?

5. What does Vicky tell Julio when she calls his apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Compare and contrast Freddie and Julio regarding their commitment and responsibility to the children in their lives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Uncle Julio represent a father figure for Hector and Mando?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

What is the greatest lesson Hector learns in the book? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What impact did Uncle Julio have on Dencey's life? What would Dencey consider to be her best decision?

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