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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 realized that the Kings' real purpose was to ____________________.

2. In Chapter 34, Reymundo still played basketball with __________________.

3. What did Loco give to Reymundo for Reymundo to sell?

4. Suburban kids wanted the glamor of gangbanging but were unwilling to ______________________.

5. Which girl warned Reymundo about an ambush in Chapter 31?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the white, middle-class kids in the suburbs not make it in gangs?

2. How does Reymundo threaten Blanca into having sex with him?

3. Who offered to help Reymundo get out of gang life?

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

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

6. How did Speedy and Julio treat Reymundo differently during the Kings' war on the coalition?

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

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

9. Why did Rosie pretend to be in love with Reymundo?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses more than one theme in the book. Identify at least two themes in the book, then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Sanchez is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, and then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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