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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 grade are Hector and Mando in at school?
2. What do the boys and Uncle Julio hear about on the car radio?
3. Hector and Mando think they may be ____________ but not dumb.
4. What do Freddie and Huey do with their stolen car?
5. Why does Julio want to hurry home?
Short Essay Questions
1. What information is revealed about Hector and Mando in the column in The Fresno Bee?
2. Why is Uncle Julio upset when he reads the story about the boys in the newspaper?
3. Why does Vicky call to apologize to Hector and Mando and what does Julio offer to make her feel better?
4. What does the author reveal about the unfortunate home lives of Hector, Mando and Julio?
5. Compare and contrast Freddie and Julio regarding their commitment and responsibility to the children in their lives.
6. Describe Hector and Manny's world in East Los Angeles and what it represents for Latinos.
7. What stereotypes of the Latin household does the author present?
8. How does Uncle Julio represent a father figure for Hector and Mando?
9. What news report do Julio and the boys hear on the car radio and what is their connection to it?
10. What nationality are Mr. Kanzaki and Mr. Inouye and why are they important to the story?
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
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 3
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?
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