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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. What was Reymundo's status in the Latin Kings in Chapter 32?

2. Which gang member went to prison for the killing and maiming of the Imperial Gangsters members shot by Reymundo?

3. Reymundo got his first battle wound when a bullet grazed his _________________.

4. Which childhood friend did Reymundo run into in prison?

5. How did Reymundo make the girl in #91 have sex with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Reymundo brutally shoot and wound Agila and how did Loca get Reymundo's life spared for the incident?

2. What was life like now for Reymundo since the Puerto Rican gangs were at war with each other?

3. 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?

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

5. What happened to Rosie for trying to set up Reymundo for a hit?

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

7. What did Reymundo do when Morena was killed in a drive-by shooting?

8. Why did Maria kick Reymundo out of her apartment and where did he live after that?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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