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

2. What is revealed about the truck robbery in Julio's photos?

3. Where does Julio invite Vicky to go with him and the boys?

4. How does Freddie pay for their meal at the diner?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Uncle Julio's profession and how did he learn it?

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

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

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

5. What damage has been done to Uncle Julio's car?

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

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

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

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

10. Summarize the story of CRAZY WEEKEND.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in CRAZY WEEKEND. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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