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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. Brittany tells Alex that she must be perfect _______________________.
(a) to be Homecoming Queen.
(b) to get back on the pom pom squad.
(c) in order to get into a good college.
(d) to make up for her sister's disabilities.

2. What does Brittany do after she breaks up with Colin?
(a) Goes home to take a hot bath.
(b) Sits in her car and cries.
(c) Tells Ms. Small that she needs time off from pom pom squad.
(d) Takes a long drive.

3. Who is the new leader of the Bloods?
(a) Chuy.
(b) Jorge.
(c) Carlo.
(d) Javier.

4. Who is Alex's cousin who is to be married?
(a) Rosa.
(b) Selma.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Elena.

5. What color are Brittany's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Alex play with Shelley when he meets her?

2. Why does Alex intentionally hurt Brittany's feelings about their relationship?

3. Where do Alex and Brittany first kiss?

4. What do Brittany and Alex name their son 23 years later?

5. What decision does Alex make after he and Brittany make love?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex get mad enough to hit Paco when he comes to the warehouse?

2. How has Brittany always tried to present herself in a way that people expect of her and how is Alex changing her perspective on that?

3. What order does Hector have for Alex to carry out on October 31?

4. Why does Brittany change her mind about talking to Sierra about Alex?

5. When do Brittany and Alex first kiss?

6. What decision have Brittany's parents made regarding Shelley that angers Brittany?

7. Why is Brittany demoted from being pom pom captain?

8. What is surprising for Brittany when she speaks to Alex's mother at his cousin's wedding?

9. What are the circumstances in which Paco is killed and Alex is shot?

10. In what way does Hector's behavior serve as foreshadowing for danger for Alex later in the story?

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