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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. Who is Julio's landlord?

2. How much money does Hector give to Julio on the sly?

3. How long have Freddie and Huey been waiting out in front of Julio's apartment?

4. What does Huey tell Freddie about hurting the boys?

5. What does Hector want to do now but Julio tells him they will do later?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Hector and Mando see Freddie and Huey and how can they identify them?

2. What is the song about the dog the boys hear on the radio and how does it symbolize their lives?

3. What does Hector recall about the last time he was in this much trouble?

4. How are Freddie and Huey in conflict about what to do to the boys?

5. What is Freddie and Huey's plan in Chapter 14?

6. How does the author use dialogue between Freddie and Uncle Julio and the boys to point out the error of stealing?

7. What qualities and experiences do Hector and Mando have that allow them to survive the encounter with the robbers?

8. How are Hector and Mando finally able to capture and tie up the robbers?

9. How does Hector react when he hears Freddie's creepy voice on the answering machine?

10. Why has the author inserted the phone messages from a crazy girlfriend of Julio's former roommate, Rick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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