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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. Reymundo was jealous of a new boy named ______________ for his stable home life.

2. With whom did Reymundo stay when he was released from prison on bail?

3. On what day of the week was Reymundo's initiation held?

4. Reymundo acted as lookout for _________________ who bought rifles and pistols from southern Illinois white guys.

5. When Reymundo saw the NRA sticker on the white guys' car he though it meant ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were gang coalitions formed as a result of a shoot-out at the Wisconsin Dells one summer?

2. Why did Reymundo no longer want to join a gang, and why did he go through with it anyway?

3. Why did King Dino have to go to jail for the crime that Reymundo committed in retaliation for Morena's death?

4. What were Reymundo's life and status in the gang when he started to hang out with the Kings' leaders?

5. What was the incredible bit of luck Reymundo had when viciously confronted by a Latin Lovers gang member?

6. What logic did Cindy try to use on Reymundo about getting out of the gang lifestyle?

7. Why did the Kings decide to get revenge on a coalition of other gangs for Morena's death instead of the Imperials who actually killed her?

8. Why did Jenny not want to have sex with Reymundo, and who did he have sex with instead?

9. What did Reymundo and Loca do as an act of revenge for Juni's death?

10. How did the Kings' leadership deal with Lucky who began to violate gang rules and confront gang leadership?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the irony of the gangs fighting violence with violence. Why was violence perpetuated in these circumstances? What would have been better solutions for addressing violence?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Maria. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Maria?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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