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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. Which of the following is NOT a destination for the vacation Julio and the boys plan?

2. What is Julio's reaction when Julio hears that the robbers have located him and the boys?

3. What kind of car do Freddie and Huey steal for their third vehicle?

4. What store do Hector and Mando go to in the mall?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hector do in Julio's apartment that makes the boys more vulnerable?

2. What reward will Julio and the boys get for catching the robbers and how do they plan to spend it?

3. Why is Uncle Julio afraid when he hears Freddie's voice on the answering machine?

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

5. Why does Vicky apologize to the boys again and what do she and the boys do at the apartment that takes all night?

6. What does Dr. Femur represent in the story and what is the author saying about his work on the robbers and then the minimal work on the boys?

7. How does Uncle Julio take control of the situation when he arrives home?

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

9. What is the first trick that Hector tries to get rid of Freddie?

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

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 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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