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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Brittany's mother's demeanor when Alex arrives at her house?
(a) Dismissive.
(b) Open.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Appreciative.

2. In which fictional town is "Perfect Chemistry" set?
(a) Fairlawn.
(b) Fairhaven.
(c) Fairfield.
(d) Fairview.

3. What are Brittany's parents discussing when Brittany arrives home?
(a) A family vacation.
(b) A new car.
(c) A facility for Shelley.
(d) A holiday party.

4. What does one of Alex's friends bet that he cannot do?
(a) Get straight A's.
(b) Get Brittany into bed.
(c) Get a good job.
(d) Get into college.

5. Who threatens to beat up Brittany in the gym locker?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Josie.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Carrie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Alex when his father was killed?

2. What is the name of the gang Alex belongs to?

3. What does Brittany throw into the woods at the library parking lot?

4. Who is Carlos?

5. What game does Alex play with his friends in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alex know he will have to do eventually as a member of the Latino Bloods and why is he so resistant to the idea?

2. What does Brittany do after Colin pushes her to have sex on the beach?

3. How does Alex help take care of his widowed mother and two younger brothers?

4. Where does Brittany spend the night when she is drunk and why do she and Alex fight the next morning?

5. What does the author reveal about Brittany's life that is different from outside appearances?

6. Who is the teacher who shows some interest interest in Alex and his future?

7. What is the initial conflict in the story of Alex and Brittany?

8. Why does Alex join a gang and sacrifice any chances of going to college?

9. Why are Alex, Brittany and Colin forced to go to the principal's office after Chemistry class?

10. What pressures is Brittany experiencing at home and with Colin?

(see the answer keys)

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