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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. The nickname of the robber in #34 is ________________.

2. What does Julio realize about the way he has been treating Hector and Mando?

3. What is the meaning of "blood brother"?

4. Why is Uncle Julio upset when he reads the column about the boys?

5. Julio's car has suffered a __________________ and a busted tire.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the Inouye household represent prosperity to the boys?

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

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

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

8. Summarize the story of CRAZY WEEKEND.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the lives of Hector and Mando. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? What draws them together to make them friends?

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

What does the author say about Japanese-American culture in the book? What qualities do Mr. Inouye and Mr. Kanzaki exhibit that are typical of Japanese people? Does the author do a good job of presenting the Japanese-Americans in a positive light?

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