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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 Uncle Julio have to take pictures of at Mrs. Murguia's house?

2. Why have the boys come to the city in #7?

3. What nationality are Mr. Kanzaki and Mr. Inouye?

4. What snack does Mrs. Inouye give Hector and Mando?

5. What do Freddie and Huey eat in the car as they wait for Julio and the boys?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize the story of CRAZY WEEKEND.

3. What information is revealed about Hector and Mando in the column in The Fresno Bee?

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

5. How does the author show the importance of the Japanese Americans to the regional economy and culture?

6. What does Uncle Julio tell Hector and Mando to let them know he has been too hard on them?

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

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

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

10. What is the significance of including the Japanese Americans into the story?

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 Hector. 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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply CRAZY WEEKEND? What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

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