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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 is the meaning of "blood brother"?

2. What do Freddie and Huey tell Stewart when they find him?

3. Where have Hector and Mando arrived at the beginning of the story?

4. Where is Uncle Julio's apartment located?

5. What is the name of the local newspaper?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What plan do Freddie and Huey formulate to get out of their current situation?

3. Who are Hector and Mando and why have they taken a train to Fresno, California?

4. Describe the robbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Create a brief character study of Mando. 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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