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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 took orders only from the highest leaders, most of whom were _____________________.

2. Reymundo's best friend, __________________, was killed in a drive-by shooting by Imperial Gangsters in Chapter 36.

3. Why did Maria kick Reymundo out of her apartment in Chapter 33?

4. What drug had Lucky started to use which was a violation of gang rules?

5. Why did Reymundo spend less and less time at the Kings clubhouse?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was meant by "violating out"?

7. What role did Loca take on in Reymundo's life?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Describe the major settings for the novel. Why does Sanchez use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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