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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 was NOT something that fascinated Reymundo about his new city?
2. What bad news did Reymundo get the day after he was beaten quite severely?
3. Who registered Reymundo in school and bought him school clothes?
4. Where did Reymundo hide all night to avoid more beatings?
5. In Chapter 19 Reymundo, Papo and Speedy badly beat up a classmate who was a ________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Who were Reymundo's friends at his new school and what were some of the things they did together?
2. Describe the incident where Pedro severely beats Reymundo who appeals to his mother -- who also beats him.
3. Describe the violent encounter between the Chi-Wests and Reymundo, Mouse and Morena. What advice did Morena later give Reymundo about being a leader?
4. What did China share with Reymundo regarding her difficult home life?
5. Describe Reymundo's violent life after the family moved back to Puerto Rico.
6. Describe the altercation between the Latin Kings and Latin Queens and the police at Montrose Harbor.
7. Describe the incident in which Reymundo was kicked out of the Spanish Lords clubhouse because a Chi-West member stole Crazy's gang sweater.
8. Where did Reymundo's family move to in America and what did Reymundo especially like about it?
9. What did Jenny tell Reymundo about her and Speedy that made him so angry that he put his life at risk and ended up badly beaten in the hospital?
10. How did Reymundo's life change after he was branded a coward?
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 the search for acceptance. Identify at least two themes about acceptance in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.
Essay Topic 2
Explain the impact of gang life in the 1970s and 1980s. Compare and contrast the gang lifestyle in America during this time to America today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
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